Cader NetworksEvent WiFi for shows, weddings and conferences
Temporary high-capacity wireless for agricultural shows, festivals, weddings on farms, conferences and pop-up venues across Wales. We recently covered an 8,000-guest event end to end. From 100 guests to 25,000, we plan it, install it, support it on the day, and pack it down afterwards.
Different events, very different requirements
A wedding marquee needs a couple of access points and a payment terminal. We recently covered an 8,000-guest event end to end. Whether it is 100 people or 25,000, the principles are the same: survey the site properly, size the kit honestly, and have an engineer on hand if it matters.
We start with a site visit for anything larger than a single marquee. Mobile signal, line of sight for satellite if needed, available power, what the guests will actually do online. Then we size the kit: access point density for the headcount, the right backhaul, segregated VLANs for traders and payments, and on-site support where it matters.
Where the venue has a fast fixed line we use it. Where it does not, we bring a 4G or 5G uplink (often two routers for redundancy) or a portable Starlink for genuinely remote sites.
Pricing depends on event size, duration and complexity. Quoted per event after we understand what you are running.
- Site survey first for anything larger than a marquee
- Uplink to suit: 4G, 5G, fixed line or portable Starlink
- Access point density planned against expected attendance
- Segregated VLANs for traders and card payments
- Captive portal and guest network with rate-limiting if needed
- On-site support for the duration where the event needs it
Events we cover
- Agricultural shows and county fairs
- Festivals and multi-day events
- Weddings on farms and at remote venues
- Corporate conferences and AGMs
- Sporting events: races, rallies, country shows
What organisers ask about temporary WiFi
How far in advance should we book?
Weddings and small events: 4 to 6 weeks. Shows, festivals and conferences: 3 months ideally, so we can survey the site and confirm uplink options. Last-minute jobs handled where we can.
What if the site has no mobile signal?
Portable Starlink. Dish on a tripod, generator power, ready in 20 minutes. We have used this for shows where the venue has zero conventional connectivity.
Can you handle cashless payments on site?
Yes. Segregated payments VLAN, prioritised over guest traffic. For payment-critical events we always bring redundant uplinks.
What is the support model?
Engineer on site for major events, on-call remote for smaller ones. We agree the level at quote.
Do you pack down too?
Yes. Same day, next day, or staged depending on the event. Pricing covers the full bracket.
Brief us on your event.
The more detail you give us, the sharper the quote. Site, dates, expected attendance, what you need WiFi for.