--- title: "FREE NOW: CAT6 network and high-density Wi-Fi in Lisbon" description: "DataRoad built FREE NOW's Lisbon office network: certified CAT6, a labelled rack and high-density Wi-Fi. Request a no-obligation proposal today." language: en url: https://www.dataroad-it.com/en/freenow-lisbon-cat6-cabling-business-wifi/ source: https://www.dataroad-it.com/en/freenow-lisbon-cat6-cabling-business-wifi/ publisher: DataRoad IT (DataRoad - IT Services and Consulting), Portugal --- > DataRoad built FREE NOW's Lisbon office network: certified CAT6, a labelled rack and high-density Wi-Fi. Request a no-obligation proposal today. # FREE NOW: CAT6 network and high-density Wi-Fi in Lisbon At a glance For decision-makers short on time. - 01 In 2020, DataRoad built the network for FREE NOW's (formerly Kapten) Lisbon office. - 02 CAT6 cabling terminated and certified, with every point labelled at the rack. - 03 High-density business Wi-Fi, with a separate guest network. - 04 Ongoing management under IT Unlimited; 24/7 monitoring only on Premium 365. ### In this article **For a mobility platform that lives on apps, a slow office network means lost development time and customers kept waiting.** In 2020, FREE NOW (previously known in Portugal as Kapten) entrusted DataRoad - IT Services and Consulting with the network infrastructure of its Lisbon office. We delivered CAT6 cabling with termination and certification, the outlets for every workstation, full labelling at the rack, the access points and the configuration of the entire solution. The goal was unambiguous: a fast, protected and always-available network. ## The project in facts and figures | Client | FREE NOW | | --- | --- | | Sector | Urban mobility: offices | | Work | Structured cabling · business Wi-Fi · firewall and security · servers and infrastructure · IT Unlimited | | Year | 2020 | | Location | Lisbon | ## Why did FREE NOW need a high-performance business network? Because it is one of Europe's largest urban mobility networks, with 700 people across 26 offices. Its recent evolution shows the technological intensity of the operation: - **February 2019** Mytaxi joins a joint venture created by BMW and Daimler. - **July 2019** The FREE NOW brand is born. - **Late 2019** The app adds hive's e-scooters and e-bikes. - **June 2020** It merges with Kapten, bringing ride-hailing, taxi, e-scooter and bike into a single app. ## How was the network infrastructure built? ### Every CAT6 cable tested and certified The team terminated, tested and certified every CAT6 cable. Certifying is not confirming there is a signal: it is proving that each point meets the performance of its category. ### Network outlets at every workstation Every workstation received its outlets, in an infrastructure designed for high speed, minimal latency and stable behaviour: what a team working almost entirely on digital applications needs. ### An organised, labelled rack Every point was identified and documented at the rack. This speeds up diagnostics, simplifies maintenance and allows growth without chaos. ### Business Wi-Fi for many users - **Full coverage** Reliable signal across the whole space. - **High density** Capacity for many simultaneous connections. - **Isolation** Staff network and guest network kept separate. ### Final configuration The installation was tuned end to end: optimised performance, reinforced security and careful integration between the wired and wireless layers. ## What did the FREE NOW team gain? An office with a stable network, ready to grow and to meet the demands of a technology operation. We thank FREE NOW for trusting DataRoad with network installation, consultancy, technical support and the management and maintenance of its infrastructure. ## How do you keep a network like this at its best? With ongoing management. A well-installed network degrades if nobody looks after it. Under [IT Unlimited](https://www.dataroad-it.com/en/it-unlimited-managed-it-services-fixed-fee/), follow-up includes: - **Infrastructure oversight** Continuous monitoring, 24/7 on the Premium 365 plan. - **Alerts** Faults detected early. - **Reports** Availability and performance on record. - **Preventive action** Problems solved before they reach the user. ## Why do technology companies choose DataRoad? - **Manufacturer-certified engineers** Continuous training in networking, cabling, wireless and security. - **Corporate experience** Infrastructure for Portuguese and international companies across many sectors. - **A team for each discipline** Networking, consultancy, servers, wireless and security. - **From design to operation** Survey, design, [certified structured cabling](https://www.dataroad-it.com/en/structured-cabling-installation/), switching, [managed firewalls](https://www.dataroad-it.com/en/managed-firewall-services-portugal/) and [Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 networks](https://www.dataroad-it.com/en/business-wifi-installation/) with central management, backed by a [service desk with contracted times](https://www.dataroad-it.com/en/managed-it-helpdesk-portugal/). DataRoad is a premium MSP headquartered in Alfragide, with support across the whole of Portugal. In 11 years, it has become responsible for the infrastructure of public bodies, embassies, hotels, clinics and demanding businesses: 232 clients under contract and Top 5% PME according to scoring.pt. 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See how we approach [network infrastructure and cabling](https://www.dataroad-it.com/en/structured-cabling-installation/) and [business wireless networks, with coverage surveys and isolated guest access](https://www.dataroad-it.com/en/business-wifi-installation/). Request a no-commitment proposal. **More than 10 workstations · support contract · remote, on-site and telephone support.** Call +351 211 459 950 * or write to sales@dataroad.pt. **Call to a Portuguese landline.* Chosen by respected and international companies ★★★★★ 5,0 · 52 Google reviews ★★★★★ 5,0 · 52 Google reviews DataRoad ## Related articles [NewsLX Arch Hotel: Wi-Fi 7, firewall and CCTV on Rua AugustaA new hotel on the busiest corner of the Baixa has no room for weak Wi-Fi. 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