Licensed electrician · Registered data cabling · St Kilda East
Network & Data Cabling in Melbourne
Slow Wi-Fi in the back bedroom? Dropouts on video calls? A cable fixes what a new router can’t. Dean Pahek Electrical provides network cabling in Melbourne for homes and small offices: Cat6 data cabling, new data points, ethernet ports and properly placed Wi-Fi. We’re a small local team based in St Kilda East offering home networking installation services with upfront quotes.
Data points and ethernet cables run inside walls and ceilings, not along skirting boards
Every cable labelled and tested before we leave
Fixed quote before we start, with no hidden extras
Prefer to plan first? Read our Wi-Fi and data point planning guide.
Cat6
Tested
& labelled
Fixed quote, same-day reply
Tell us which rooms need a connection and we’ll price it before we start.
Licensed & insured
Electrician for power and data
Upfront quotes
Fixed price before work starts
Small local team
Based in St Kilda East
Hidden cabling
Inside walls and ceilings
01 What we install
Data Cabling Services for Melbourne Homes & Offices
A fast NBN plan only helps if the connection reaches the rooms you use. Our data cabling service in Melbourne brings a wired connection to your study, lounge, bedrooms or office, and sets up Wi-Fi to cover the rest.
Data Cable Installation
Proper data cable installation with Cat6 or Cat6a cable, run inside walls and ceilings and finished at a neat wall plate. Ideal for home offices, gaming rooms, smart TVs and anything that needs a stable connection.
Data Point Installation
Need a data point in the study, lounge or garage? We install new data points and add more to existing rooms, all wired back to one central spot so your network stays organised.
Ethernet Cable & Port Installation
Ethernet cable installation gives you the fastest, most reliable connection in the building. We install ethernet ports where you need them and test every one.
Wi-Fi Installation & Mesh Systems
Our Wi-Fi installation service in Melbourne covers router placement, mesh units and wired access points, so you get strong coverage upstairs, out the back and through thick brick walls.
Internet Cabling from Your NBN Box
We run internet cabling from your NBN connection box to the rooms that need it, and set up your modem and router correctly. (Your NBN connection itself is activated by NBN Co and your provider.)
Network Cupboards & Upgrades
Messy cables or old Cat5? We tidy and upgrade existing networks with a patch panel, a switch and labelled cables, so everything is easy to manage.
02 Done properly
Network Cabling Installation Done to Australian Rules
Good network cabling installation is more than running a cable. In Australia, data cabling inside walls and ceilings must follow the ACMA cabling rules and be installed by a registered cabler, not a handyman. As licensed electricians with data cabling registration, we plan cable runs safely around power, keep data and electrical cables separated, and test every run.
When you book network cabling in Melbourne with us, you get:
Cat6 or Cat6a cable suited to your NBN speed and future upgrades
Cables hidden in walls and ceilings wherever the structure allows
Every data point labelled and tested
A clean-up before we leave
03 Typical 2026 prices
Data Cabling Costs in Melbourne
Every building is different, but these are typical 2026 prices for data cabling in Melbourne. You’ll always get a fixed quote before work starts.
Wi-Fi setup or upgrade
$150 – $350
Modem/router install and configuration, plus equipment
Mesh Wi-Fi
From about $200
Plus $200 – $800 for the mesh units, for larger homes
Data point installation
$150 – $280
Per point, depending on access and cable length
Ethernet cabling
$500 – $1,400
Most homes, several data points
What changes the price
The number of data points, ceiling and wall access (a single-storey house is easier than a double-storey or concrete slab), cable length, and whether you need a network cupboard or switch.
Still planning?
Read our home network setup guide for Melbourne homes: Wi-Fi vs ethernet, mesh vs extenders and how many data points you need.
04 For businesses
Office Network Installation & Business Wi-Fi
Running a small office, clinic or shop? We handle office network installation and office internet setup in Melbourne: data points at every desk, cabling to the comms cupboard, business Wi-Fi coverage and neat patch panels. We work around your hours to keep downtime low.
Need more electrical work for your premises? See our office data cabling and Wi-Fi support as part of our commercial services. Adding cameras? We also cable security cameras and alarms.
What an office fit-out includes
Data points At every desk
Cabling Back to the comms cupboard
Business Wi-Fi Planned for coverage
Patch panel & switch Labelled and tidy
Scheduling Around your hours
Dean Pahek
Licensed electrician · leads a small local team
Electrical licence 34219
ABN 21 738 327 372
Team Small local team
Based in St Kilda East VIC 3183
Insurance Fully insured
05 Why us
Why Choose Our Network Installers
When you look for a network installer, you want someone who turns up, does it once and leaves it neat. That’s how we work.
Licensed electrician for network cabling
One team for power and data, so cables are run safely and to code.
Small local team
You deal with Dean and a small team, not a call centre.
Upfront pricing
A fixed quote before we start, with no surprises on the invoice.
Tested and labelled
Every data point is tested, and every cable is labelled.
Tidy work
Cables hidden where possible, and we clean up before we leave.
06 Step by step
How Our Data Cabling Process Works
1
Contact
Call or request a quote
Tell us what’s not working and which rooms need a connection.
2
Inspect
Site check and fixed quote
We look at the NBN box location, ceiling and wall access, and give you a clear price.
3
Install
Cabling and installation
We run the cables, install data points and set up your router or Wi-Fi.
4
Handover
Testing and handover
Every point is tested, Wi-Fi is checked room by room, and we show you how it’s set up.
07 Where we work
Network Cabling in St Kilda & Melbourne’s Inner South
We’re based in St Kilda East and install network cabling in St Kilda and nearby suburbs every week, including:
St Kilda East
St Kilda
Elwood
Balaclava
Windsor
Prahran
South Yarra
Armadale
Malvern
Caulfield
Caulfield North
Glen Huntly
If you’re in Melbourne’s inner south, we’re usually only minutes away. Not sure if we cover your suburb? Call +61 418 281 517.
08 Questions
Network & Data Cabling FAQs
Can’t see your question? Call us or send a message and we’ll give you a straight answer.
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Most data points cost $150 – $280 each, depending on wall and ceiling access and cable length. Several rooms usually cost about $500 – $1,400 for a typical home. We give you a fixed quote first.
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For most Melbourne homes, ethernet cabling to a few rooms costs about $500 – $1,400. A single-storey home with good roof access is at the lower end; double-storey and concrete-slab homes cost more.
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Yes. In Australia, data and network cabling inside walls and ceilings must be installed by an ACMA-registered cabler. Wi-Fi and router setup on its own does not need a registration.
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Yes. Most cables can be run through the ceiling and down inside walls without major damage. Where that isn’t possible, we’ll explain the options before starting.
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Yes. We plan the number and placement of Wi-Fi or mesh units for your floor plan, install them and test the signal in each room.
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NBN Co and your internet provider activate the NBN connection itself. We run the internet cabling from your NBN box to the rooms you need and set up your modem, router and Wi-Fi.
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Yes. We cable small offices, clinics and shops with data points, patch panels and business Wi-Fi.
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A few data points usually take half a day to a day, depending on the building. A Wi-Fi setup on its own takes an hour or two.
09 Free quote
Get a Quote for Network & Data Cabling
Tell us which rooms need a connection and what’s not working. We’ll reply the same day with next steps and a clear quote.
Fixed price before any work starts
Same-day reply to every enquiry
Licensed and insured local team
Every cable tested and labelled
Licence No. 34219 · ABN 21 738 327 372 · St Kilda East VIC 3183
Request a Free Network Quote
Takes under a minute. We reply the same day.