--- title: "Wi-Fi for Restaurants, Cafes and Shops in Kenya | Qyvea" url: https://qyvea.co.ke/business-wifi-for-restaurants-and-cafes-kenya description: "Customer Wi-Fi for restaurants, cafes and shops in Kenya: guest hotspot, protected POS network, fair bandwidth, vouchers and backup for card and M-Pesa payments." updated: 2026-10-17 --- > Markdown copy of https://qyvea.co.ke/business-wifi-for-restaurants-and-cafes-kenya for AI assistants. Prices and stock change; check the live page. 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Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that. **In this guide you will see:** - Customers and the POS share one network. - A guest downloading a film slows the till. - The password is shouted across the room. Quick answer Customers expect free Wi-Fi, but your POS, card machine and CCTV must never share it. One slow guest should not stall the till. [Photo: Compare Fibre / Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/photos/hXVVNB6Qctg) Why this matters now ## Every dropped call and stalled upload is time you pay for twice. ### If you wait - Wi-Fi that drops in the middle of a call - Cables run once and never labelled - One broken router stops everyone ### What you get - Cabling and access points placed on a plan - A network that carries the whole team at once - Faults you can trace to a cable or a port [MikroTik RB951Ui-2HnD 5-Port Home](/products/mikrotik-rb951ui-2hnd-5-port-home-ap-router-37 "MikroTik RB951Ui-2HnD 5-Port Home AP/Router")[Ubiquiti UniFi AP AC](/products/ubiquiti-unifi-ap-ac-lite-indoor-access-point-41 "Ubiquiti UniFi AP AC Lite Indoor Access Point")[TP-Link TL-SG3428 24-Port L2](/products/tp-link-tl-sg3428-24-port-l2-managed-switch-44 "TP-Link TL-SG3428 24-Port L2 Managed Switch") [Get my free quote on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/254113301244?text=Hi%20Qyvea%2C%20I%20read%20your%20guide%3A%20Wi-Fi%20for%20Restaurants%2C%20Cafes%20and%20Shops%20in%20Kenya.%20I%20want%20networking%20sorted.%20Can%20you%20help%3F)Reply usually within 30 minutes. Free site survey in Nairobi and nearby counties. Real products, live prices, in stock now ## 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. ## The 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. ## What the system does for you **Protected POS network**: Tills and card machines kept separate **Guest hotspot**: Simple login for customers **Fair bandwidth**: Limit per guest so payments stay fast **Backup internet**: A 4G backup keeps tills online **Outdoor coverage**: Weatherproof access points for terraces **Simple set-up**: No IT team needed ## Typical 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. ## How we set it up 1. **Free site survey**: We look at the dining area, counter and back-of-house. 2. **Plan coverage**: Mark access point positions, cable routes and the rack location. 3. **Choose equipment**: Access points, switches and firewall matched to users and budget. 4. **Install and configure**: Cabling, mounting, network names, guest access and security. 5. **Test and hand over**: Check coverage room by room, then train your staff. ## Get a free survey and quote **When to call a professional**: Tell 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](tel:+254113301244) or [WhatsApp us](https://wa.me/254113301244?text=Hi%20Qyvea%2C%20I%20need%20help%20with%20restaurant%20Wi-Fi). ## Frequently 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. ## Why customers choose Qyvea **Genuine brands**: Manufacturer warranty on what we sell, so you are not gambling on the box. **One team, start to finish**: The people who advise you also install and support it. **Fast answers**: WhatsApp replies usually within 30 minutes, and delivery within 24 hours in Nairobi. **Easy to buy**: Pay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card. Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000. **Risk taken off you**: 7-day returns and exchanges on products, and a workmanship warranty on installations. **Customers say so**: Rated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews. **Your next step takes one minute:** send us a photo of the place on WhatsApp and we will tell you what it needs. ## Related articles [Networking & IT · Guide Guest Wi-Fi, Hotspots and Vouchers Give customers Wi-Fi without giving them your network. 2 min read**READ FULL ARTICLE →**](https://qyvea.co.ke/guest-wifi-hotspot-and-vouchers-kenya)[Shopping Guides · Guide POS During Power Cuts and Offline Mode A power cut should slow you down for seconds, not stop you for hours. 2 min read**READ FULL ARTICLE →**](https://qyvea.co.ke/pos-system-during-power-cuts-and-offline-mode-kenya)[Networking & IT · Technology Explained Failover Internet and Dual WAN Two internet lines and a router that switches between them turn an outage into a blip. 2 min read**READ FULL ARTICLE →**](https://qyvea.co.ke/failover-internet-dual-wan-for-business-kenya) ### Related services [Networking & Cabling](https://qyvea.co.ke/networking)[Structured Cabling](https://qyvea.co.ke/structured-cabling-kenya)[IT Support](https://qyvea.co.ke/it-support) ### Related products [Networking equipment](https://qyvea.co.ke/networking-equipment-kenya)[Best switches & routers](https://qyvea.co.ke/best-network-switch-router-kenya) ### Related projects [Real Qyvea case studies](https://qyvea.co.ke/projects#case-studies) [← Previous**Wi-Fi and Networking for Schools and Colleges in Kenya**](https://qyvea.co.ke/business-wifi-for-schools-and-colleges-kenya) ## Need this system installed? 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