# Wireless Access Points
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Enterprise Wi-Fi design, install and configuration

One consumer router won't cover a whole house or office. We design, cable and configure enterprise-grade Wi-Fi with hard-wired PoE access points, seamless roaming, and per-SSID VLANs.

## What's included
- Ubiquiti UniFi, Aruba Instant On and Ruckus AP design
- CAT6 PoE cabling to every access point
- Wi-Fi 6 / 6E multi-AP mesh with seamless roaming
- Guest, IoT and staff SSID separation with VLANs
- Site survey and coverage validation
- Cloud dashboard setup and hand-over

## Overview
Whole-home and office Wi-Fi needs proper design — you can't fix a bad wireless plan by buying a bigger router. We design multi-AP systems using Ubiquiti UniFi, Aruba Instant On or Ruckus, cable each access point over PoE CAT6 back to a central switch, and configure the network with proper SSID separation, VLANs and seamless roaming.
For a two-storey Sydney home that's typically 2-3 ceiling-mounted PoE access points, giving 100% coverage inside and a strong signal outside on the deck and around the pool. For offices we scale it up with per-desk coverage, a dedicated guest SSID with rate limiting, and an IoT SSID that keeps printers, cameras and smart devices off the corporate LAN.
As registered ACMA cablers we handle the CAT6 install neatly through the ceiling and internal walls, provide the PoE switch and controller in a comms cabinet, and hand you the cloud dashboard log-in so you can monitor and manage the network yourself — or leave it with us for ongoing support.

## Fixed pricing
$900–$8,500 AUD per site. Workmanship warranty 24 months. Typical on-site duration ~5 hours.

## Symptoms we hear about
- Wi-Fi dropouts in specific rooms
- Consumer router serving a large office
- No seamless roaming between floors

## Common causes
- Single-router topology in large spaces
- Interference from neighbouring networks
- No PoE cabling to ceiling APs

## How we handle it
1. **Site survey** — Wi-Fi heatmap identifies dead zones and optimal AP placement.
2. **Cable and mount** — Cat6A pulled to each AP location, PoE switch installed in comms rack.
3. **Configure** — SSIDs, VLANs and roaming policies configured on the controller.
4. **Verify** — Post-install heatmap confirms coverage and hand off documentation.

## Applicable standards
- AS/CA S008 — Customer cabling

## FAQs
**How many access points do I need?**
As a guide: a single-storey 3-bedroom home is usually one central AP; a two-storey Sydney home is 2-3; small offices are one AP per 80-120m² depending on wall material. We do a walk-through and confirm on the quote.

**Ubiquiti UniFi or Aruba?**
Both are excellent. UniFi has the better cloud dashboard and is our default for homes and small offices. Aruba Instant On is a solid pick for offices already on Aruba switching. Ruckus is the pick for very dense environments (schools, event spaces).

**Do the access points need cabling — can't they be wireless?**
Wireless mesh is a fallback, not a plan. Every serious install cables each AP over PoE CAT6 — the wireless mesh drops throughput in half every hop.

**Can you set up a guest network?**
Yes — separate SSID with a captive portal, rate limiting and no access to your internal LAN. Standard on every install.

**How much per access point installed?**
From around $650 per AP including a quality PoE unit, CAT6 back to the switch, mounting and configuration. Volume discounts apply on 4+ APs.

**Do you support the network after install?**
Yes — you get the cloud dashboard log-in and can self-manage, or we offer ongoing remote support for a small monthly fee. Either way, you own the gear outright.

## Reviews
Aggregate: 5/5 across 195 Google reviews.
- Shirish Shetty (5/5, 2026-06-01): Absolutely outstanding electrician and genuinely one of the best people to work with. He diagnosed and fixed the issue within a couple of hours. He was professional, efficient, and reliable.
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- Vin J (5/5, 2026-03-01): I highly recommend Joe, he's very skilled, kind and does honest work. He did a massive last minute job for us, installing an entire 17.4kw ducted aircon system after our old unit broke.
- Jennifer Cornish (5/5, 2025-11-01): Exceptional Service - Highly Recommend! I contacted Joe from Empire Electrical to install new powerpoints and downlights. His professionalism, punctuality, and thoroughness stood out.
- Jasmin Cumming (5/5, 2025-07-01): I am so glad I called Empire Electrical. Joe is a very honest person which is hard to come by. He explained everything to me and charged me an incredibly fair price.