Ethernet runs, patch panels, PoE for Wi-Fi and CCTV, cabinet builds, and testing for Belfast businesses
Every Wi-Fi access point, CCTV camera, VoIP desk phone, and networked device in your building depends on the cable behind it. Bad cabling causes intermittent faults that are hard to diagnose: phones that cut out, cameras that drop offline, Wi-Fi access points that reset, and network speeds that never reach what your broadband is capable of.
We install Cat5e and Cat6 structured cabling for offices, warehouses, retail premises, clinics, and commercial buildings across Northern Ireland. Every run is terminated properly, labelled, tested, and documented.
Our standard for all new installations. Cat6 supports speeds up to 10Gbps over short runs and 1Gbps up to 100 metres. It handles PoE+ power delivery better than Cat5e (important for Wi-Fi access points and cameras that draw more power) and gives you headroom as network demands grow. If you are running new cable, there is no reason to use Cat5e in 2026.
Still adequate for many applications and often found in existing buildings. Supports 1Gbps Ethernet and standard PoE. If your building already has Cat5e in good condition, we will not tell you to rip it out - but any new runs will be Cat6.
Not just individual cable runs, but a properly designed cabling infrastructure: patch panels in a wall-mounted or floor-standing cabinet, tidy cable management, clearly labelled ports at both ends, and a cable schedule documenting what connects where. This means changes are easy, faults are diagnosable, and the next person who works on the network can understand the layout without guessing.
Wi-Fi access points and IP cameras are typically powered over Ethernet (PoE). This means one cable carries both data and power - no separate power supply at the device. We run Cat6 to every AP and camera location, terminated back to a PoE switch in the cabinet. This is cleaner, more reliable, and easier to maintain than running separate power feeds.
Wall-mounted cabinets for small offices. Floor-standing racks for server rooms and larger installations. Patch panels, PoE switches, fibre patch panels where needed, cable management, and power distribution. Everything labelled, tidy, and accessible for future changes.
| Feature | Cat5e | Cat6 |
|---|---|---|
| Max speed | 1Gbps | 10Gbps (short runs), 1Gbps (100m) |
| PoE support | Standard PoE (15W) | PoE+ (30W) and PoE++ (60W) more reliable |
| Crosstalk protection | Basic | Better shielding, fewer interference issues |
| New install recommendation | No - use Cat6 for new runs | Yes - standard for all new work |
| Existing cabling | Fine to keep if in good condition | Upgrade path when extending |
All Belfast postcodes and greater Belfast area. Same-day site surveys available. For wider Northern Ireland coverage, see our data cabling Northern Ireland page.
Need ongoing network maintenance after installation? Ask about our support contracts.
Cabling is infrastructure that other systems depend on. If you need ongoing support for the network that runs over these cables - managed switches, Wi-Fi access points, CCTV, VoIP phones, or firewall and security - we offer managed IT and support contracts that cover the full stack.
Need ongoing network 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 |
Tell me what you need cabled - number of drops, building type, and what the cables will carry. I will visit, check routes, and give you a fixed price. Ask about ongoing monitoring and maintenance cover.