Wireless
Commercial Wi-Fi and wireless network installation
Survey-first wireless designed, installed and supported by WCC for offices, warehouses, schools, hospitals and hotels across California. Cisco Meraki, Aruba, Juniper Mist, Fortinet, Extreme, Ruckus and Ubiquiti, with coverage proven after install.
The short answer
WCC surveys your building, designs access point placement for the devices you actually have, installs the cabling and access points, secures the network and proves coverage with a validation survey. Most commercial Wi-Fi runs $800 to $2,000 per access point installed. Get a quick count with the access point calculator.
What we deliver
Wireless services, from survey to support
Most Wi-Fi complaints come from design, not equipment: access points in the wrong places, channels stepping on each other, and every device crowded onto one network.
Already have Wi-Fi that isn't working? A wireless site survey of your current network shows exactly where and why.
Site survey and design. Ekahau predictive design for placement, channels and capacity, built around peak device counts.
Installation. Cable drops, PoE switching, mounting and cloud or controller setup, indoors and out.
Security and segmentation. WPA3, 802.1X for staff devices, and separate networks for staff, guests and IoT.
Validation. A post-install survey that proves coverage, with heat maps delivered at handoff.
Support. Health monitoring, firmware updates and managed Wi-Fi after handoff.
Platforms
Which wireless platform fits your network
We install all of these and recommend based on how you want to manage the network and what it costs over time.
| Platform | Management | Strengths | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco Meraki | Cloud dashboard, yearly license | Simple multi-site management, strong visibility and support | Multi-site businesses with small IT teams |
| HPE Aruba | Cloud or on-premises | High-density performance, granular security and policy | Campuses, healthcare and larger enterprises |
| Juniper Mist | Cloud, AI-driven | AI troubleshooting, location services, strong wired and wireless visibility | Enterprises, healthcare and retail |
| Fortinet | Managed from the FortiGate firewall | Wireless and security in one system, no separate controller | Organizations already running FortiGate firewalls |
| Extreme Networks | Cloud (ExtremeCloud IQ) | Flexible licensing and strong performance in large venues | Schools, campuses and venues |
| Ruckus | Cloud or controller | Strong performance in dense and difficult RF environments | Hotels, venues, schools and multi-family |
| Ubiquiti | Self-hosted or cloud, no yearly license | Low hardware cost and no recurring fees | Small offices and cost-sensitive sites |
Cost
What commercial Wi-Fi costs
$800–$2,000
per access point installed
That covers the access point, its cable drop, mounting, configuration and first-year licensing where the platform requires it. The survey, switching and any controller are priced with the project.
Estimate yours with the access point calculator or read the Wi-Fi cost guide.
- Access point count
- Set by building materials and peak devices, not square footage alone.
- Cabling
- New drops through finished ceilings or high warehouse runs add labor.
- Switching and power
- Wi-Fi 6E and 7 access points often need newer PoE switches.
- Licensing
- Cloud platforms like Meraki carry a yearly license per access point; others don't.
- Environment
- Outdoor, high-ceiling and lift-required installs cost more.
Standards
Wi-Fi 6, 6E or 7?
Wi-Fi 6
Handles many devices well in the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands at the lowest cost.
Fits budget refreshes and simple offices
Wi-Fi 6E
Adds the 6 GHz band for newer devices, with less congestion and more room for capacity.
Fits partial refreshes and dense spaces
Wi-Fi 7
Wider channels and multi-link operation for the highest capacity, with newer switches to match.
Fits new construction and full refreshes
Why WCC
Why organizations choose WCC for wireless
Wi-Fi is only as good as the cabling, switching and design behind it. WCC builds all of it, so the wireless isn't bolted onto someone else's network.
Survey first, every time. We measure the building instead of guessing from a floor plan, and prove coverage after install.
Cabling and switching in-house. The same team runs the drops, sets up the PoE switches and configures the access points.
Not tied to one brand. We install Meraki, Aruba, Juniper Mist, Fortinet, Extreme, Ruckus and Ubiquiti and recommend what fits your budget and team.
In California since 2003. Wireless for offices, warehouses, schools, hospitals and hotels for more than two decades.
How a wireless project runs
- Week 1Site surveyWalkthrough, measurements and device counts.
- Week 2DesignPlacement, channels, networks and security.
- Week 2–3ProposalScope, hardware, schedule and price.
- InstallInstallationCabling, switching, access points and setup.
- HandoffValidationCoverage survey, heat maps and training.
Industries
Wireless built for your industry
Wi-Fi planning tools and guides
Calculators, comparisons and real pricing from the team that installs these networks.
By region: Los Angeles, Orange County, Inland Empire and San Diego.
FAQ
Wireless questions
How much does commercial Wi-Fi installation cost?
Most commercial Wi-Fi in Southern California runs $800 to $2,000 per access point installed, including the cable drop, mounting, configuration and first-year licensing where the platform requires it. A site survey sets the real access point count. Try the access point calculator or see the Wi-Fi cost guide.
How many access points do we need?
It depends on building materials and how many devices connect at the busiest hour, not just square footage. Open offices often need one access point per 25 to 35 users; conference rooms, classrooms and warehouses with metal racking need more planning. A site survey gives the real number.
Do we need a wireless site survey?
For any new deployment, large building, warehouse or concrete construction, yes. A predictive design sets access point placement and channels before install, and a validation survey afterward proves coverage. Without one, placement is guesswork.
Should we install Wi-Fi 7?
For new construction and full refreshes, Wi-Fi 7 is worth considering because it adds capacity in the 6 GHz band for newer devices. For partial refreshes on tighter budgets, Wi-Fi 6E is still a sound choice.
How do you secure an enterprise wireless network?
With WPA3 encryption, 802.1X authentication for staff devices, separate networks for staff, guests and IoT devices, role-based policies and rogue access point detection. We can also tie wireless policy into your firewall or network access control.
Which wireless platforms does WCC install?
Cisco Meraki, HPE Aruba, Juniper Mist, Fortinet, Extreme Networks, Ruckus and Ubiquiti. We recommend based on your environment, how you want to manage the network, and budget.
Is school Wi-Fi E-Rate eligible?
Yes. Wireless access points, the cabling to them and the switches that power them are eligible for E-Rate Category 2 funding, which can cover a large share of a school or library Wi-Fi project.
Can you design Wi-Fi for a warehouse?
Yes. High ceilings, metal racking and moving scanners and forklifts need directional coverage down the aisles and fast roaming so devices don't drop between access points. See how many access points a warehouse needs.
Get a recommendation
Get a wireless assessment
An engineer surveys your building, counts your devices and designs coverage that works at the busiest hour, with a line-item quote.