IT Infrastructure Consulting for Wired and Fixed Wireless Networks
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Design & Consulting Services
Gigabit Internet Over Existing Copper or Coax
Upgrade MDUs, hotels, motels, resorts, & trailer parks to gigabit speeds without rewiring. G.hn technology uses plain old telephone wires or legacy coax to deliver up to 1 Gbps per unit—quickly, affordably, and with minimal disruption.
Average install cost:
Fiber: $1,500–$2,100/unit
G.hn: ~$254/unit
Fast. Scalable. No new wires. Old wiring works great.
Fixed Wireless Access
Strong WiFi, but sluggish Internet? Let’s change that.
Whether you're running a city network or managing a commercial operation, your WiFi is only as good as the Internet connection behind it. If fiber isn’t available—or affordable—I can help you unlock high-speed bandwidth wirelessly, whether it's across a parking lot, industrial campus, or from a hub city 150 miles away.
I specialize in designing and guiding the deployment of reliable wireless backhaul solutions that deliver serious capacity. Using tools like LIDAR-based path analysis and advanced RF planning, I help municipal IT teams and enterprise infrastructure groups choose the right frequencies and equipment to meet performance goals.
Already have your own crew? I’ll provide the engineering and planning support so your team can execute with confidence—connecting facilities, serving the public, or scaling operations efficiently and cost-effectively.
Ready to build high-capacity wireless links without the wait or cost of fiber? Let’s talk.
Troubleshooting & Forensics
With four decades of hands-on experience designing, installing, and repairing telecommunications systems, I specialize in diagnosing and resolving complex network failures that others can’t. My forensic services focus on uncovering root causes of degraded performance or outages in copper, fiber, and fixed wireless networks — whether due to poor design, environmental factors, improper installation, signal interference or grounding failures. I bring deep insight from the physical layer up, ensuring that even legacy infrastructure can perform to modern standards. When reliability matters, and the cause isn’t obvious, I’m the expert clients call to find — and fix — the real problem.
Pridictive WiFi Surveys - Plan Smarter, Perform Better
What Is a Predictive WiFi Site Survey?
A predictive WiFi site survey uses advanced software to simulate your wireless network before any hardware is installed. By analyzing your building layout, materials, and expected device usage, I design a network that’s optimized from day one—saving you time, money, and frustration.
Why It Matters:
Accuracy Before Installation: Know exactly where to place access points (APs) for maximum coverage and minimal interference.
Guided Cabling Layout: Give your cabling contractor exact drop locations for APs—no guesswork, no waste, no do-overs.
Faster Deployment: Skip the trial-and-error. Get it right the first time.
Cost-Effective: Reduce wasted equipment and labor by planning precisely.
Future-Proof: Plan for growth, roaming, and IoT with scalable, intelligent design.
Fewer Support Calls: A well-designed network means fewer complaints and better performance.
Ideal For:
New construction or office buildouts
Renovations or WiFi upgrades
Warehouses, schools, hospitals, hotels, MDUs, and more
Why Choose Me?
I use industry-leading tools like Ekahau or Hamina to simulate RF environments and design networks that perform reliably under real-world conditions. I don’t just deliver heatmaps—I deliver clear, actionable network blueprints you can hand directly to your installers and IT teams.
Proposal Evaluation & RFP Writing Guidance
With extensive experience on both sides of telecommunications projects—as a contractor and infrastructure designer—I provide expert assistance in writing clear, technically sound Requests for Proposals (RFPs) that attract qualified vendors and ensure accurate, competitive bids. I also offer objective evaluation of vendor proposals, identifying gaps, inflated costs, and unrealistic timelines. My focus is on aligning technical requirements with project goals, safeguarding budgets, and ensuring long-term network reliability. Whether you're a municipality, property owner, or enterprise IT team, I help you make informed decisions before the first cable is pulled.
IT Infrastucture Capabilities & Experience
Core Competencies
IT Infrastructure Design (Copper, Fiber, Wireless)
Fixed Wireless Broadband Engineering
G.hn and VDSL2 Network Design for MDUs, Hotels, Trailer Parks, & National & State Parks
Layer 1 Troubleshooting & Forensic Diagnostics
Turnkey or Collaborative System Planning
Legacy Cabling Reuse for Modern Broadband
Site Survey & As-Built Documentation
Differentiators
40+ Years in Wired Telecommunications
25+ Years in Fixed Wireless Access & WiFi
Specializing in Older Copper Plant Reuse
Expert in Physical Layer Engineering (OSI Layer 1)
One-on-One Expert Consulting — No Sales Teams
Deep Understanding of Both Design and Field Realities
Fast Turnaround on Site Assessments and Design
Field-Proven Results in the Most Demanding Envronments
Past Performance
City of Boulder, Colorado
The city's aerial fiber cable, feeding a remote water treatment plant in the mountains west of Downtown Boulder, kept getting damaged or cut leaving the plant isolated for days at a time. The city's IT department called on Data Structures to design and furnish a fixed wireless solution to back up the fiber. We accomplished that with a 525 Mbps link connecting the water treatment plant back to the city's network in town.
In May of 2017, with the help of Data Structures performing the design & installation or design only, the city launched "Connect Boulder," a free public WiFi network connecting the Civic Center, Scott Carpenter Park, and the Boulder Reservoir.
Crater Lake, Oregon
Upgraded a PTP license-exempt wireless link form the Crater Lake Lodge at the top to the boat dock rentals below, a distance of 5 miles.
Death Valley, California
A WiFi challenge for sure. One might not realize how busy it can get in the middle of the desert with lodging guests, visitors, and employees all doing their thing and all looking to connect to the Internet. A classic photo of the egg frying on the pavement can have high priority on making its way on the Internet highway. But we made that happen with of point-to-point and point-to-multipoint backhaul pipes and state-of-the-art outdoor WiFi radios.
Denali National Park & Denali Village
There was not only a need to get WiFi to Denali lodging guests, but the employees inside the park, some having no running water to their dorms, were pleading for access to the Internet. Fortunately, we were able to utilize the existing infrastructure of old telephone wiring and designed and installed a WiFi infrastructure using VDSL2 technology. Feedback from the rank and file: "Dude, you changed my life!"
Glacier Bay, Alaska
Surveyed and delivered network device specifications and physical topology for WiFi in visitor areas and employee housing.
Lodging in Florida Keys
This 240 suite resort in Tavernier was limping on an aging and poorly performing WiFi network. A completely new network was designed and installed providing WiFi in all suites, restaurant, and outdoor areas. All buildings were connected with wireless point-to-point links.
Grand Canyon, Arizona
A new WiFi network involving nearly 20 separate buildings (lodging, restaurant, cafeteria, and general store) spread over hundreds of acres, was designed and built using fixed wireless point-to-point, VDSL2 over old copper, and WiFi for the park guests, visitors, and staff.
Lake Powell-Bullfrog Marina, Utah
In what is considered the "North Lakes" in Lake Powell, Bullfrog Marina is a very busy marina with guest lodging, private boat and houseboat mooring and storage, boat tours, concessions, and lots of ongoing maintenance. The marina concessioner had an aging wireless network that had become outdated and inefficient. The original wireless backhaul was replaced with state-of-the-art radios and antennas, providing much improved stability and performance. A complete WiFi network was designed and installed for not only the marina but also most of the employee housing.
Lake Quinault, Log Cabin Resort, Sol Duc Hot Springs Olympic National Park, Washington
Surveyed for microwave backhaul, and WiFi in guest lodging, and provided options to client.
Sheraton Denver Downtown-Denver, Colorado
At the time, Colorado's largest hotel, this 1236-room property consisting of a 22-story tower, an 8-story plaza, large meeting spaces, restaurants, and bars, contracted with me to upgrade the WiFi on the entire property. This was accomplished with Ruckus state-of-the-art WiFi equipment and a new fiber optic backbone connecting the tower and plaza. When asked, "How do you like the new WiFi network?" the response was, "We love Ruckus!"
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About Scott English
Scott began his telecommunications career in 1980 with Mountain Bell and later US West. Before founding Data Structures in 1994, he was certified by Cisco Systems as an Academic Instructor and taught the Cisco Networking Academy Pilot Program in Colorado. Through Data Structures, he has delivered high-performance telecommunications infrastructure using copper, fiber, and wireless technologies. As a Director of IT Infrastructure, Scott led the design and deployment of wireless networks in some of the largest national parks and hospitality properties across the U.S. and the Bahamas. With over four decades of hands-on experience, he brings not only technical expertise but a deep, practical understanding of how networks behave in the real world. Scott’s work is grounded in the kind of wisdom that comes from solving thousands of problems under pressure, in diverse environments, and across evolving technologies. He excels at identifying root causes, designing resilient architectures, and translating complex technical issues into actionable solutions. Clients rely on him not just for answers—but for insight
