Secure wired and wireless infrastructure engineered around how your business actually operates. Site surveys, capacity planning, VLAN and switching design, and ongoing support across Northern Ireland.
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Drakos Systems designs and installs business Wi-Fi across Northern Ireland. Site surveys, proper access point placement, guest networks and ongoing support.
Every organisation has different operational, security and performance requirements. Rather than recommending a single vendor, we assess your environment, users, applications and future growth before designing a network using the most appropriate technology.
Whether you operate a single office, multiple branches, a manufacturing facility, warehouse or distribution centre, we design secure, scalable network infrastructure that supports your business today and as it grows.
Our role is not to sell a particular brand. Our role is to design the right solution.
For Belfast-specific detail, see our Belfast Wi-Fi installation page.
Modern network infrastructure is no longer simply about installing wireless access points or replacing switches. Before recommending any equipment we consider:
Only then do we recommend the most suitable platform.
Every project begins with understanding how the business operates. Our engineering process typically includes:
Technology should solve business problems rather than create vendor lock-in. We work with a range of business networking, communications and security platforms, allowing us to recommend the most appropriate solution based on:
Depending on the technical and commercial requirements, we deploy and support platforms including TP-Link Omada, Ubiquiti UniFi, Teltonika, Peplink, DrayTek, Yealink handsets and Microsoft 365 networking services. Our recommendations are based on engineering experience rather than a single manufacturer's product catalogue.
We visit your premises, walk the building, and assess: wall materials (plasterboard is easy, brick is harder, concrete and metal are worst), floor plan, ceiling type (dropped ceilings make cable runs simple), number of users and devices, existing cabling, and what applications the Wi-Fi needs to support (VoIP, video meetings, guest access, card machines, warehouse scanners).
Based on the survey, we design the access point layout. How many APs, where they go, what channels they use, and what cabling is needed. The design accounts for interference from neighbouring networks (Belfast offices are dense, particularly in the city centre where dozens of networks compete).
Cat6 Ethernet from each access point location back to a central PoE switch. PoE (Power over Ethernet) means each AP gets data and power from a single cable. No separate power supplies. Clean installation with trunking or within ceiling voids where possible.
Ceiling-mounted or wall-mounted depending on the building. Positioned for optimal coverage, not just wherever is convenient. Each AP covers its designated zone with overlap for smooth roaming between zones.
Coverage tested in all areas. Speed tested. VoIP call quality verified. Guest portal tested. Documentation provided showing what was installed, where, and how to access the management dashboard.
Wireless coverage across the premises
There is no single best networking platform. For many organisations, TP-Link Omada provides a good balance of performance, reliability, centralised management, security features, scalability and cost effectiveness.
Our Wi-Fi and networking work is led by an Omada Certified Network Administrator in Wireless and Routing & Switching, which means the platform is configured properly rather than left on defaults. We also deploy Ubiquiti UniFi, and for businesses wanting cameras and door access managed alongside the network, UniFi is often the better fit.
For more complex environments we may recommend alternative enterprise platforms where they better meet operational or compliance requirements. Every recommendation is based on your requirements rather than a preferred vendor.
Read our detailed TP-Link Omada vs Ubiquiti UniFi comparison to understand the differences.
All of Northern Ireland: Belfast, Lisburn, Newry, Derry/Londonderry, Bangor, Craigavon, Ballymena, Antrim, Omagh, Enniskillen, Dungannon, Cookstown, and everywhere in between.
Need ongoing Wi-Fi maintenance after installation? Ask about our support contracts.
| Marketplace enquiry | Direct with Drakos |
|---|---|
| Your details go to several unknown companies | You speak directly to the person doing the work |
| Price often comes before a proper survey | We survey first, then quote accurately |
| Harder to judge technical quality | You can ask exactly how the install will be done |
| Installer may be subcontracted | You know who is responsible from survey to handover |
| No ongoing relationship | We offer maintenance and support after installation |
I will visit your premises, check coverage, identify problems, and provide a fixed-price quote. No obligation. Available across Northern Ireland.
Adding more access points does not automatically improve Wi-Fi. In offices, shops, factories and hospitality sites we often find too many access points transmitting at full power on overlapping channels. The result can be poor roaming, interference and devices holding onto the wrong access point.
We assess channel utilisation, signal strength, building materials, client density and the mix of 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz devices. Critical systems such as tills, VoIP handsets, tablets and business laptops can then be placed on suitable SSIDs and VLANs, while guest, CCTV and IoT traffic is kept separate. Managed Wi-Fi also gives us visibility of channel use, client health and repeated connection problems instead of relying on guesswork.
Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 can improve capacity and efficiency, but the design still matters. A correctly positioned and tuned system will usually perform better than a larger number of poorly planned access points.
Technical review: Prepared and reviewed by Kieran Bourquin, Drakos Systems. Last reviewed .
A small office with 1 to 2 access points typically costs between £500 and £800 including cabling, configuration, and a site survey. Larger premises needing wider coverage and more access points range from £1,500 to £4,000 depending on the number of APs, cable runs required, and complexity of the building layout.
Business Wi-Fi uses enterprise-grade access points designed for higher device counts and continuous use. It includes VLAN separation (keeping staff, guest, and IoT traffic apart), a dedicated guest network with a captive portal, central cloud management, PoE cabling so each AP gets power and data from one cable, and proper coverage planning based on a site survey. A home router does none of this.
It depends on your floor area, wall construction materials, and the number of devices connecting. A small open-plan office may need just 1 or 2 APs, while a multi-floor building with brick or concrete walls could need 6 or more. We determine the exact number during a site survey where we assess the building and design the layout before quoting.
Yes. We configure a VLAN-isolated guest network with its own captive portal (which can be branded with your logo). Guest traffic is completely separated from your business systems, and we apply bandwidth limits so guests cannot consume all your available connection speed. Your internal files, printers, and devices remain invisible to anyone on the guest network.
Yes. Our Wi-Fi work is led by an Omada Certified Network Administrator in Wireless and Routing & Switching. Omada is a cloud-managed system, meaning you (and we) can monitor and configure your entire network from anywhere through a web dashboard. It supports VLANs, guest portals, PPSK (individual passwords per device), and automatic firmware updates. For most business installations in Northern Ireland, Omada offers the best balance of features, reliability, and value.