Your Office Runs Straight Off a Router.
That Ends Today.
Most tax offices connect every device — computers, printers, phones — directly to a consumer internet router with no firewall, no network security, and no user separation. It is the equivalent of leaving your front door unlocked during tax season. AT4TP now offers a complete solution: a pre-programmed, enterprise-grade UniFi secure firewall and WiFi system shipped to your office and ready to plug in.
Your ISP-provided router has basic NAT — it is not a business-grade firewall. It has no intrusion detection, no traffic inspection, no user separation, and no audit logging. Anyone on your WiFi can see every other device. An infected laptop can spread to every machine on the network. Your WISP says you have a firewall — your router says otherwise.
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What "Connected Straight to the Router" Actually Means for Your Practice
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Consumer routers use basic Network Address Translation (NAT) — not a firewall. NAT controls which devices can initiate connections but does not inspect traffic, block threats, detect intrusions, or enforce security rules. A business-grade firewall is a completely different category of protection — required by IRS Publication 4557 and the FTC Safeguards Rule.
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On a flat consumer network, your tax software computer, your printer, your personal phone, and any guest device are all on the same network segment. One compromised device can communicate freely with every other. Network segmentation — separating tax data from everything else — is a WISP requirement that a consumer router cannot provide.
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A single shared WiFi password means that when one person’s device is compromised, their credentials are the same as everyone else’s. A former employee or client who was given the WiFi password still has full network access unless you change it for everyone. Individual user passwords solve this — and satisfy the access control requirements in your WISP.
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Consumer routers have no IDS/IPS — they cannot detect malware communicating with external servers, flag suspicious traffic patterns, or block known malicious domains. A tax office computer infected with a credential-stealing trojan can operate undetected for months on a consumer network. UniFi’s firewall continuously inspects traffic and blocks threats in real time.
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Consumer routers keep no security event logs. If your network is breached and the IRS or FTC investigates, you have no documented evidence of what security measures were in place or how they functioned. A UniFi system logs every connection, every security event, and every device on your network — providing the audit trail your WISP requires.
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One purpose-built UniFi system replaces your consumer router with enterprise-grade firewall protection, IDS/IPS traffic inspection, individual user WiFi passwords, network segmentation, VPN capability, full audit logging, and a monitoring dashboard your admin can access any time. Pre-programmed and shipped to your door — plug it in.
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A single shared WiFi password means that when one person’s device is compromised, their credentials are the same as everyone else’s. A former employee or client who was given the WiFi password still has full network access unless you change it for everyone. Individual user passwords solve this — and satisfy the access control requirements in your WISP.
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Consumer routers have no IDS/IPS — they cannot detect malware communicating with external servers, flag suspicious traffic patterns, or block known malicious domains. A tax office computer infected with a credential-stealing trojan can operate undetected for months on a consumer network. UniFi’s firewall continuously inspects traffic and blocks threats in real time.
Enterprise Network Security. Pre-Built. Shipped. Plug-and-Play.
From Quote to Plug-In — How It Works
No technician visits. No complicated setup. A straightforward process from intake to a fully secured office network.
What It Costs to Do This Through Traditional IT
| What's Included | AT4TP Package | Traditional IT Contractor |
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| All New UniFi Hardware | ✓ Included | Hardware billed separately Typically $600–$1,500+ |
| Professional Configuration & Programming | ✓ Included | $75–$200/hr 4–12+ hours typical |
| Individual User WiFi Passwords | ✓ Included | ✓ Can be configured Billed at hourly rate |
| Network Segmentation (VLANs) | ✓ Included | ⚠ Often skipped for cost Complex to configure; extra hours |
| IDS/IPS Intrusion Detection | ✓ Included | ⚠ Varies by contractor May require additional licensing |
| Admin Monitoring Credentials | ✓ Included | ⚠ Often contractor retains admin Creates dependency on the vendor |
| Shipped Ready to Plug In | ✓ Plug-and-play delivery | ✕ On-site installation required Site visit $150–$300 minimum |
| WISP Documentation of Firewall | ✓ Compliant setup documented | ✕ Not typically provided You document compliance yourself |
| Trusted Specialist Partnership | ✓ Certified partner only | ⚠ Quality varies widely |
| Typical Total Cost — 3–5 User Office | From $1,000 | $2,500–$5,000+ |
| Typical Total Cost — 6–10 User Office | From $3,000 | $5,000–$10,000+ |
| Your Savings with AT4TP | Up to 60–70% less | Same enterprise-grade UniFi equipment · Expert programming · No site visit needed |
Everything Included. One Flat Price.
Pricing varies by number of ports and network complexity. Every package includes all new UniFi equipment, professional programming, IT labor, individual WiFi credentials, admin credentials, and plug-and-play delivery to your office.
- All new UniFi gateway + WiFi access point(s) for 3–5 user office
- Advanced firewall with IDS/IPS intrusion detection & prevention
- Individual WiFi password per user (up to 5 users)
- Network segmentation — staff, printers, and guests isolated
- VPN capability pre-configured for remote access
- Audit logging — every connection and security event recorded
- Business admin UniFi environment credentials for monitoring
- Troubleshooting access via your own admin dashboard
- Professional programming by certified UniFi specialist
- All IT labor included · Shipped plug-and-play ready
- Continuous remote support — available as add-on
- All new UniFi gateway + managed switch + WiFi access points for 6–10 users
- Advanced firewall with IDS/IPS · More processing power for larger office
- Individual WiFi password per user (up to 10 users)
- Full network segmentation across multiple user groups and device types
- VPN for all authorized remote staff pre-configured
- Full audit logging with enhanced reporting for multi-user environment
- Business admin UniFi environment credentials for monitoring
- Full admin dashboard access — devices, health, alerts, troubleshooting
- Professional programming by certified UniFi specialist
- All IT labor included · Shipped plug-and-play ready
- Continuous remote support — available as add-on
Your Network. Your Credentials.
Your Control.
AT4TP does not hold exclusive admin access to your network. Every client receives their own dedicated UniFi environment credentials — a personal admin login that gives them direct visibility into their office network. You can see every connected device, check network health, review security events, and run basic troubleshooting from any browser or the UniFi mobile app.
This is an important distinction from many IT providers who retain exclusive admin access — creating an unnecessary dependency. With AT4TP, you own and control your own environment. If you ever switch providers or need to make changes, your access is yours.
Your admin dashboard shows real-time device connections, bandwidth usage, security alert summaries, and network topology — everything you need to confirm your firewall is active and your office is protected. No IT background required to read it.
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AT4TP provides quotes, intake, and support in English and Spanish. Contact info@at4tp.com in either language.
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Secure Office Network FAQs
Everything tax professionals ask about upgrading their office network.
Enterprise Network Security.
Shipped to Your Door.
Starting at $1,000.
Stop running your tax office straight off a consumer router. One AT4TP Secure Office Network package replaces it with enterprise-grade UniFi firewall protection, individual user WiFi, network segmentation, IDS/IPS, and your own admin credentials — pre-programmed, tested, and shipped plug-and-play ready.