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01. The problem in hotels, lodges and guest houses02. What the system does for you03. Typical equipment04. How we set it up05. Get a free survey and quote06. FAQ
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Guests judge a hotel by its Wi-Fi. Thick walls, long corridors and many devices at once make a single router useless, and complaints land at reception.
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- Wi-Fi fades in rooms far from the router.
- Guests, staff and CCTV share one network.
- One guest streaming slows everyone.
- When the line drops, the whole hotel is offline.
01The problem in hotels, lodges and guest houses
Guests judge a hotel by its Wi-Fi. Thick walls, long corridors and many devices at once make a single router useless, and complaints land at reception.
- Wi-Fi fades in rooms far from the router.
- Guests, staff and CCTV share one network.
- One guest streaming slows everyone.
- When the line drops, the whole hotel is offline.
- Reception cannot see what is wrong.
02What the system does for you
Room-by-room coverageAccess points placed to cover every room and corridor
Separate networksGuest Wi-Fi apart from staff, POS and CCTV
Guest loginVoucher or room-number access (where specified)
Bandwidth controlFair share per guest so one user cannot hog it
Backup internetAutomatic failover to a second line
Remote managementSee access point status from one screen
03Typical equipment
| Item | What it is for |
|---|---|
| Access points | Ceiling or wall units that spread Wi-Fi evenly |
| PoE switch | Powers the access points through the network cable |
| Router / firewall | Connects to the internet and protects the network |
| Structured cabling | Cat6 cable runs, patch panel and wall points |
| Controller or cloud management | Manage every access point from one screen |
| UPS | Keeps the network up through power cuts |
Did you know?Every site is different, so we survey first and quote to your layout. Qyvea supplies, installs, configures and trains your staff, and delivers countrywide.
04How we set it up
- 01Free site surveyWe walk the rooms, corridors and public areas and test the building's walls.
- 02Plan coverageMark access point positions, cable routes and the rack location.
- 03Choose equipmentAccess points, switches and firewall matched to users and budget.
- 04Install and configureCabling, mounting, network names, guest access and security.
- 05Test and hand overCheck coverage room by room, then train your staff.
05Get a free survey and quote
When to call a professionalTell us about your site and how many counters or tills you run and we will come back with a written quote. We survey Nairobi and the surrounding counties for free, and supply and ship nationwide. Call 0113 301 244 or WhatsApp us.
06Frequently asked questions
Can guests log in with a voucher?
Yes, with a guest portal or voucher system where the equipment supports it.
Can you keep CCTV and POS off the guest network?
Yes; separate networks (VLANs) keep them apart.
Can you add a backup line?
Yes; see our guide to failover internet.
