On this page
01. The problem in restaurants, cafes and retail shops02. What the system does for you03. Typical equipment04. How we set it up05. Get a free survey and quote06. FAQ
Customers expect free Wi-Fi, but your POS, card machine and CCTV must never share it. One slow guest should not stall the till.
Key takeaways
- Customers and the POS share one network.
- A guest downloading a film slows the till.
- The password is shouted across the room.
- When the line drops, payments stop.
01The problem in restaurants, cafes and retail shops
Customers expect free Wi-Fi, but your POS, card machine and CCTV must never share it. One slow guest should not stall the till.
- Customers and the POS share one network.
- A guest downloading a film slows the till.
- The password is shouted across the room.
- When the line drops, payments stop.
- Wi-Fi does not reach the terrace or back room.
02What the system does for you
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 |
04How we set it up
- 01Free site surveyWe look at the dining area, counter and back-of-house.
- 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
06Frequently asked questions
Can the POS run if the internet drops?
Many POS tills work offline; a 4G backup is extra safety. See our POS offline guide.
Can I rotate the guest password?
Yes; vouchers or a portal avoid shouting a password.
Is it expensive?
We scale to your size; a small cafe needs very little.

