Coverage assessment
Review layout, construction, current equipment, dead zones, device density and priority areas.
Wired access points · full coverageWi-Fi installation in Toronto & the GTA.
We mount access points on ceilings and walls, run a dedicated PoE cable to each one, set up the networks and passwords, then walk the space to confirm the signal holds.
What’s included.
Every access point gets its own cable back to the switch. That is the difference between this and a shop-bought extender, which repeats a signal that was already weak.
Access point plan
Select practical ceiling or wall locations around coverage, capacity, mounting and cable access.
Data & PoE cabling
Dedicated network runs connect each access point to compatible switching at the core.
Network configuration
Wireless names, security, channels and controller settings configured around the selected platform.
Guest & device networks
Separate wireless access can be coordinated for visitors, business systems or connected devices where supported.
Coverage verification
Walk-through checks and practical device tests confirm that important areas connect as intended.
What we cover in offices and homes.
In a business that usually means desks, meeting rooms, a separate guest network and coverage out into the warehouse or patio. In a home it means every floor, the home office, the garage and the back yard.
Business Wi-Fi
- Offices, retail, clinics and hospitality spaces
- Warehouse and operational coverage zones
- Employee, guest and compatible device networks
- Wired ceiling access points powered by PoE
- Multi-access-point management and handover
Home Wi-Fi
- Multi-floor homes, condos and additions
- Home office, streaming and gaming locations
- Backyard, garage and exterior coverage options
- Renovation and new-build access point pre-wire
- Central router, switch and network-panel organization
What weakens Wi-Fi in a building.
Concrete, brick, foil-backed insulation, metal studs and mirrors all cut signal, and so do the neighbours’ networks. We place access points around what the building is actually made of, not around a floor plan.
Coverage vs capacity
A space can show strong signal but still struggle when too many active devices share one access point.
Wired backhaul
Dedicated cabling gives each access point a predictable path to the core and avoids consuming wireless capacity for repeating traffic.
Client devices
Performance is limited by both the network and the phone, laptop, scanner or connected device using it.
Internet service
Wi-Fi distributes the network connection; it cannot create more internet bandwidth than the subscribed service provides.
Common questions.
Is a wired access point better than a wireless extender?
A wired access point has a dedicated network connection back to the core, which usually provides more predictable performance and placement than repeating an already weak wireless signal.
How many Wi-Fi access points do I need?
The number depends on floor area, layout, construction materials, device density, neighbouring networks and performance goals. Placement should be based on the actual property rather than square footage alone.
Will better Wi-Fi increase my internet speed?
Better Wi-Fi can improve the connection between a device and the local network, but it cannot exceed the available internet service or the capability of the router, switch, access point and client device.
Can you add Wi-Fi to a finished home or office?
Yes. Practical cable paths may be available through ceiling spaces, utility areas, conduit or carefully selected wall routes. A site assessment determines suitable access point locations and pathways.
Areas we serve.
Raptors Cabling handles Wi-Fi installation for offices, restaurants, retail stores, warehouses, condos and homes in Toronto, North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Mississauga, Markham, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Brampton, Oakville, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Oshawa and Durham Region. Every job starts with a site visit, so the quote matches the building rather than a guess.
Call (289) 943-3595 or request a free quote.
Get a free Wi-Fi quote.
Tell us where the Wi-Fi drops out, how big the space is and what equipment you have. We visit, then send a clear, free quote.