WiFi & Network Cabling in Franschhoek

Find the real coverage problem

Slow or unreliable WiFi is not always an internet-line problem. Thick walls, long buildings, multiple floors, metal structures, distance and poor router placement can create dead zones. We review the layout and intended device use before suggesting access points, extenders or wired connections.

Wired backhaul and structured cabling

Where practical, Ethernet cabling gives access points, TVs, CCTV recorders and workstations a more stable connection than repeated wireless hops. Cable routes are planned to remain neat, protected and accessible for testing or future changes.

Guesthouses, farms and larger properties

Hospitality and estate properties may need coverage across separate wings, cottages, offices or outdoor-adjacent spaces. The solution should separate realistic coverage goals from wishful range claims and account for the available internet service, building layout and number of concurrent users.

Setup and troubleshooting

We can help configure compatible routers, access points and range equipment, test connectivity in priority areas and diagnose basic cable or placement faults. Internet-provider outages and account issues remain the provider’s responsibility, but the local network can still be checked independently.

Book this service

Tell us about the property, existing equipment and the result you need. We will confirm the likely scope and arrange an assessment where required.

Fibre, LTE or Starlink: picking the right connection for the valley

Franschhoek and the surrounding Winelands are a patchwork when it comes to connectivity. Some streets have fibre right to the gate, others are waiting years for it, and farms further out often never see a fibre trench at all. Fibre is the first choice where it is available: it is the most stable and the easiest to build a network on top of. Where fibre has not reached the property, LTE or 5G routers are a workable stand-in for day-to-day use, and Starlink has become the practical answer for farms, wine estates and anywhere fibre was never going to arrive. We can advise on which makes sense for your address before you commit to a contract.

Finding the dead zones before they annoy you

A single router rarely covers a whole property well. Thick stone or double-brick walls, long farmhouse layouts, upper floors and outbuildings all eat into a WiFi signal faster than people expect. Rather than guessing, we walk the property with the equipment already in mind, check signal strength room by room, and place access points where they actually close the gap: not just wherever a plug point happens to be.

What a WiFi or mesh setup typically costs

As a rough 2026 guide: a basic router setup and signal check runs about R1,200 to R2,500. A proper mesh system covering a mid-sized home, usually two to three units, sits between R3,500 and R8,000 installed. Extra access points or nodes for larger properties add roughly R1,000 to R3,000 each, and wired Cat6 network points: useful for TVs, decoders and static devices, cost around R875 to R1,150 per point. Guesthouses and estates with multiple buildings usually land at the higher end simply because there is more ground to cover.

Frequently asked questions