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Wi-Fi & UniFi deployment in Adelaide

Patchy Wi-Fi costs your team time every single day. We deploy Ubiquiti UniFi systems across Adelaide offices, warehouses, retail spaces and multi-site businesses, properly surveyed, neatly installed and centrally managed. No ongoing licence fees, no dead spots, and a local team to call when you need changes.

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On-site work from $180 an hour, Adelaide metro travel included. Remote work from $115 an hour. See all our prices

The short answer

UniFi is Ubiquiti's business range of access points, switches and gateways run from one dashboard, with no ongoing licence fees. Across Adelaide offices, warehouses, retail and multi-site businesses, WaTo Consulting surveys the space, installs and cables the access points, sets up separate guest and staff networks, and can manage firmware and changes afterwards.

What is a UniFi deployment?

UniFi is a range of business-grade networking gear made by Ubiquiti: access points, switches and security gateways that all talk to each other through a single management dashboard. A proper deployment means surveying your space, placing access points where they'll actually do the job, running the cabling, and configuring the whole system so it's fast, secure and easy to manage. Unlike many business Wi-Fi systems, UniFi has no monthly licensing fees.

What we set up

Site survey & design

We walk your space, check for interference and design access point placement based on real-world conditions, not just a brochure.

Access point installation

UniFi access points mounted, cabled and powered properly with clean cable runs and tidy wall or ceiling mounts.

Network configuration

VLANs, guest networks, bandwidth limits and security policies set up so staff and visitors get the right access.

UniFi controller setup

Your UniFi controller configured for central management, locally hosted or cloud-based, depending on what suits.

Switches & gateways

UniFi switches and security gateways deployed alongside your access points for a consistent, manageable stack.

Ongoing management

Firmware updates, configuration changes and monitoring handled for you. We can manage it remotely or hand you the keys.

Who it's for

  • Offices in Adelaide with dead spots, slow Wi-Fi or consumer-grade gear they've outgrown.
  • Warehouses, workshops and large spaces that need reliable coverage across a big footprint.
  • Retail, hospitality and venues that need separate guest and staff networks with proper controls.
  • Multi-site businesses that want all their locations managed from one dashboard.

How it works

  1. We survey your space. A physical walkthrough to measure signal, identify interference and work out how many access points you actually need.
  2. We design the layout. Access point positions, cable routes and network architecture planned out and quoted before we touch a thing.
  3. We install the hardware. Access points, switches and cabling installed neatly, usually after hours or over a weekend to avoid disruption.
  4. We configure everything. SSIDs, VLANs, guest networks, security settings and the UniFi controller all set up and tested.
  5. We hand it over properly. Full walkthrough with you, documentation provided, and ongoing management available if you want us to look after it.

Why WaTo for UniFi

  • We've deployed UniFi across Adelaide offices, warehouses and multi-site businesses, so we know the gear inside out.
  • One local team handles the survey, cabling, configuration and ongoing support, without subcontractors.
  • No licence fees with UniFi means lower ongoing costs compared to other enterprise Wi-Fi platforms.
  • Adelaide owned since 2001. We're here for the install and here when you need changes down the track.
  • We design for real-world use rather than specs on paper, so your Wi-Fi works where your people actually work.

UniFi & Wi-Fi questions

Why UniFi instead of other business Wi-Fi brands?

UniFi gives you enterprise-grade performance without ongoing licence fees. The gear is reliable, the management dashboard is straightforward, and it scales easily from a small office to dozens of sites. For most Adelaide businesses, it's the best value going.

How many access points does my office need?

It depends on the size of the space, the wall materials and how many devices connect. A typical open-plan office might need one access point per 100 to 150 square metres. We'll survey your space and tell you exactly.

Can you set up a separate guest Wi-Fi network?

Absolutely. We'll create a guest network that's isolated from your business systems, with bandwidth limits and a captive portal if you want one. That's standard with UniFi.

What if we already have some UniFi gear installed?

No problem. We'll audit what's there, update the firmware, fix any configuration issues and add to it if needed. We work with plenty of setups that started as DIY.

Who installs UniFi Wi-Fi in Adelaide?

WaTo Consulting designs, installs and manages UniFi networks for Adelaide offices, warehouses, retail and multi-site businesses. We survey the space first, install and cable the access points, and stay available for changes afterwards.

Is UniFi good for a small business?

Yes. It suits small and medium businesses well because there are no ongoing licence fees, everything is managed from one dashboard, and it is easy to add access points or sites as the business grows.

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No two businesses are the same, so nothing we do is off-the-shelf. Every solution is built around yours, and kept simple.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

How do your plans and pricing work?

Whatever suits you: a fixed contract, a monthly retainer, prepaid blocks of hours, or simple hourly rates. You pick the model that fits your business, and we keep it transparent with no surprise bills.

How quickly do you respond?

Fast. You talk to a real person, not a call queue. For urgent issues we're often on-site within the hour across Adelaide, with remote support Australia-wide.

Do you only do IT support?

No. IT & Digital, cyber security, websites & hosting, business solutions and currency equipment, all from one local team. One number to call.

What does it cost?

Managed IT is typically $80 to $200 per user per month. One-off help is $115 an hour remote or $180 an hour on site. Prices are ex GST. See our rates.

Do you support businesses outside Adelaide?

Yes. We're Adelaide-based with on-site visits across South Australia, remote support Australia-wide, and we fly in to clients in Darwin, Brisbane and elsewhere for planned work.

Will you work with our existing IT person?

Absolutely. We often co-manage, taking on monitoring, security and after-hours cover alongside your in-house team.

Why we're different

Not your typical IT company

We keep it simple, and fix things so they stay fixed, instead of patching them today.

A typical IT company
WaTo Consulting
You wait in a call queue
A real person on the WaTo team answers
One rigid plan, take it or leave it
Contract, retainer, blocks or hourly: your choice
Patch it today, deal with it again later
Fix the root cause, and what it could cause next
Jargon and over-engineering
Kept simple and explained in plain English
IT only, you juggle other vendors
IT, cyber, web, business & currency under one roof
Hosting resold from someone else
Our own Australian hosting, run by us
WaTo character, happy to help

Still not sure what you need?

Tell us what's slowing you down and we'll point you to the right fix. You're a partner, not a client.

Call (08) 7123 0805 Email info@wato.com.au
Why clients choose us

Trusted by Adelaide business since 2001

The WaTo team
Real people in Adelaide, not a call queue
  1. SA Construct · client from day one
    Our whole IT structure is with WaTo Consulting for the simple reason that there's no sales spiel, no waiting in line on the phone, and always an effective, quick result when needed.
  2. Wato

    From day one and still going 🤝

  3. Enzo's at Home · client since 2001
    WaTo has been assisting our company since 2001. Always punctual, trustworthy, honest, and can be relied on to get the job done.
  4. Wato

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  5. Real estate business · client from 2010
    WaTo looked after IT for our property management business from 2010. We grew dramatically in that time and WaTo was instrumental in keeping all our IT in order, with smooth upgrades.
  6. Alyx

    Loved being part of the growth 📈

  7. Hospitality venue
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  8. Lee

    On my way 🚗

  9. Accounting practice
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  10. Lee

    Happy to help your clients too 🤝

  11. CRS · client since 2011
    Our data is the backbone of our company, and we sleep easy at night knowing it's safe and secure. Whenever we have an IT problem, WaTo understands how crippling downtime is and is quick to act.
  12. Alyx

    Backups checked. Sleep easy 😴

  13. Lasers in Medicine
    WaTo's IT expertise streamlined our medical practice, reduced operating costs and simplified our backups. 100% quality customer service to small business.
  14. Wato

    Small business is our thing 💪

  15. Engineering company
    Wato, or "DJ WaTo" as he's known to us, has become like family. He always goes above and beyond, with a few good solutions to our ever-demanding needs.
  16. Wato

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  17. City cafe, multiple locations
    WaTo set up our point of sale and internet. They always answered my calls and could even troubleshoot problems over the phone. Very professional. Thank you, WaTo!
  18. Lee

    Always happy to pick up 📞

  19. Printing industry · client since 2013
    Our business relies on discipline and attention to detail, which is exactly why we've relied on WaTo since 2013. Their knowledge and personal attention give us peace of mind in every area of our operation.
  20. Alyx

    Detail is our thing too 🔍

  21. Genmed 480
    We feel extremely lucky to have WaTo look after our computers. Easy to talk with, explains things in plain terms instead of jargon, and never pushes us to upgrade to the latest and greatest.
  22. Lee

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  23. Alex, 30 Acres · client since 2021
    If you're anything like us, IT is very daunting! WaTo took away the hassle and stress of setting up our brand new restaurant and installed our point of sale. Timely, efficient and a reasonable price. Highly recommended!
  24. Wato

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  25. AV industry
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  26. Lee

    Lights, camera, uptime 🎬

  27. Cummins Allison (CPI) · client since 2014
    Their ability to grasp and apply product-specific technical process has allowed us to meet all customer KPIs and offer value-added services.
  28. Alyx

    KPIs met. Keep counting 💵

  29. Allied health practice
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  30. Alyx

    Diary's back up ✅

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  32. Lee

    Glad we could save you heaps 💸

  33. Sole owner-operator
    WaTo moved my site to a new server and set up secure, reliable email and hosting, so I could get on with what I do best. I'd send anyone to WaTo for all their wizardry needs.
  34. Wato

    Wizardry on tap 🪄

  35. Recreation industry
    WaTo did an amazing job setting up the audio and visual in our new business, and fantastic work migrating email accounts and managing our domains. Service is A+.
  36. Lee

    A+ right back at you ⭐

  37. Small home business
    Doesn't matter how small your business is, we all need help with IT and digital. WaTo makes me feel like BIG business.
  38. Alyx

    Small business, big support 🚀

  39. Mike Roberts
    As a non-geek, I appreciate that WaTo's always got my back and never makes me feel I'm imposing when I ring out of hours. Looking for someone local and reliable? WaTo's who you call!
  40. Wato

    Anytime, Mike 👍

Who we work with

Our story

Built in Adelaide, since 2001

WaTo Consulting was founded by John Watson in Adelaide in 2001. Over two decades it's earned a name for tailored work across a wide range of industries, helping businesses of every size run more smoothly, work more efficiently and grow steadily, without blowing the budget or disrupting the day-to-day. Rumour has it the story starts much earlier, with a young Wato on his grandfather's knee in front of a Commodore 64, learning to code in BASIC.

Emma Watson (née Dickenson) was part of the story for a stage along the way. She brought real estate and property management expertise, and a clear view of where the business could go: growing it, bringing in new systems and fresh thinking, and lifting the standard of how things are done. WaTo has been through plenty of shapes and stages since, but one thing she helped sharpen has never changed: being consistent for the client is a must.

Today it's all tailored, never off-the-shelf: IT & Digital, Business & Web Hosting, built around what each client actually needs. Over the years those areas have come together under one roof: our IT & Digital, Currency, Business and Web Hosting work now all sit within WaTo Consulting. One team, one standard, looking after the lot.

When you work with us, you're a partner, not just a client.

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