Cabling &/or WiFi
Reliable connections are key, while a cabled connection is best, a good Wi-Fi gives flexibility and makes things easy for people to connect. Great Wi-Fi coverage needs multiple Wi-Fi access point all of which should be cabled back to your main network. That network should be cabled to CAT5e or CAT6a standards and linked via gigabyte speed switches.
Between buildings we can run cable or Wi-Fi links. We supply Wi-Fi that will work up to 5km with a clear line of site.
Cabling Computers, printers, telephones, Wi-Fi access points, CCTV cameras, credit card machines all connect to CAT5 type cabling. When planning your cabling make sure that there is a good spread of data sockets, even where you don't think you need them, then over time as people move around there is aways some sockets nearby and they can plug in and start working, without the cost and disruption of call in cablers for rewiring. CAT5 cabling only supported 100Mbs connections, CAT6 was going to support 1000Mbs - Gigabyte speeds, but was taking too long to arrive, thus CAT5 was enhanced to CAT5e and become the standard for Gigabyte capable cabling. CAT6 did finally arrive but its extra cost means that most people still use CAT5e or opt for choose the advanced CAT6 - CAT6a with its 10,000Mbs capabilities. We can quote, either after a full site survey or working from plans with photos. This takes any room or building and covers installing the cable and the sockets thought the building. This covers fitting trunking, installing underground ducts and overhead spans. We can provide the complete solution from building site stage to working office. We can work weekends and out-of-hours to minimise disruption to your office. Wi-Fi |
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If you want the best Wi-Fi coverage for your office, or to get a great Wi-Fi signal anywhere in your home the answer is the same, the difference is the scale. The best WiFi comes from 6 elements:
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Within a building if a single unit won’t provide coverage, you need to look at a master control unit with a number of slave stations enabling you to roam all over the site without losing signal as one slave unit hands over to the next. If you need to save money and don’t roam but need signal everywhere than a series of independent units could be better for you. We can plan and check coverage using "heat" maps like the one on the left. With a clear line of site, Long Range Outdoor Wi-Fi Access Point / Bridge can be used to link different buildings together / back to a main centre for both data and telephone calls. We have set up and support systems that cover many kilometres. Please contact us so we can help specify what is right for your requirements in your location. |
There are three basic set-ups for full building / area Wi-Fi coverage: Lots of Access Points (APs) Full coverage is given to an area just by placing lots of access points in the area, and optimise their positions by use of a Heat Map survey.
Access Points linked to a managed PoE switch The access points are in the same locations as the above but they broadcast multiple network SSIDs, receive Power over Ethernet (PoE) and that switch also enables the VLANs to separate the secure from the insecure traffic
Master controller Access Point system A master central controller is added to the network either localy or via the Internet, all access points connect to it via a managed PoE switch setup, as above. Then you make a change in the controller all the access points get it, rather than you having to log on to every access point to say, change the Wi-Fi password. Where there is coverage overlap the controller balances the load to maximise everyone's throughput
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The prices below INCLUDE pre-configuration with your details and management of all changes/additions etc through the 1st year.
All can work on PoE, with central control and support multiple SSIDs. See our pricing estimation tool.
Model |
Key Features |
Wi-Fi Speeds |
2.4 or 5 Ghz |
LAN Port Speed |
No. of LAN ports |
Price |
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Unifi U7-Pro |
State-of-the-art ceiling-mounted WiFi 7 access point with 6 GHz support, 140 m² coverage, needs PoE+ Dimensions Ø206 x 46 mm |
£170 | |||||
UniFi AP WiFi 6 Mesh |
Wall, desktop, pole mount(included), Ceiling mount (optional), IPX5-rated waterproof casing, 802.3af PoE Dimensions: Ø48.5 x 159.5 mm |
£170 | |||||
U6 Professional |
Managed via UniFi Controller 197 mm diameter x 35 mm Wi-Fi 6 aggregate throughput rate up to 5.3 Gbps IP54 Dimensions: Ø197 x 35 mm |
£150 | |||||
U6 Lite |
Managed via UniFi Controller 160 mm diameter x 33 mm Wi-Fi 6 up to 1.2 Gbps requires PoE Dimensions: Ø160 x 32.65 mm |
£120 | |||||
U6 Long Range |
Managed via UniFi Controller 220 mm diameter x 33 mm Wi-Fi 6 up to 2.4 Gbps requires PoE+ IP54 |
£165 | |||||
U6 Enterprise |
Managed via UniFi Controller 220 mm diameter x 33 mm Wi-Fi 6 up to 4.8 Gbps supports over 600 devices 2.5Gbs interface requires PoE+ |
£275 | |||||
Unifi AC Pro |
Managed via UniFi Controller 140 mm diameter x 25 mm Wi-Fi 5 up to 1.75 Gbps requires PoE, Showerproof |
£160 | |||||
Vigor AP-912C Ceiling Wireless Access Point |
Optionally managed via Draytek 2860 series 162mm diameter x 42mm 12v DC Power Socket or PoE |
£170 | |||||
Ubiquiti GigaBeam |
Distance Wi-Fi 60 GHz/5 GHz Radio with 1+ Gbps Throughput 140mm diameter x 44 mm inc PoE injector |
£145 |