Coffee shops and cafes
Guest WiFi for the laptop crowd, with payments and the menu screen on their own networks.
eero for business + Dobson Fiber
Every order runs on WiFi. Make yours business-grade.
Dobson Fiber business internet and managed eero WiFi for restaurants, cafes, coffee shops and small businesses. Separate networks for payments, staff and guests, a branded guest login, and backup that keeps cards swiping when the line goes down.
- Up to 4 separate WiFi networks
- Branded guest login
- 4G LTE backup
- Managed by your local Dobson team
Why it matters
In a modern restaurant, the network isn't supporting the business. It is the business.eero, The Restaurant Deployment Framework
Card terminals
POS registers
Kitchen screens
Online orders
Order kiosks
Menu boards
Guest WiFi
Cameras
One router, one password
- A busy guest WiFi slows down the card reader
- Customers share the network your payments use
- An outage stops every sale until it's fixed
- The manager becomes the IT department
Dobson Fiber + eero for business
- Payments, staff, guests and devices on separate networks
- Guest speeds capped so the register always comes first
- Automatic switch to 4G LTE backup if the line drops
- Dobson sets it up, watches it and fixes it remotely
Built for small business
For every counter, kitchen and shop floor
Restaurants and cafes lean on WiFi hardest, but any business with a register, guests or a back office gets the same benefits.
Restaurants and bars
POS, kitchen screens, kiosks and online orders running through the rush, with backup ready.
Retail shops
Card readers that never wait on a shopper's video, plus visitor counts to plan staffing.
Offices and studios
Secure staff WiFi, a separate guest network for clients, and cameras and printers kept apart.
Build your network
Turn on what your business needs
Pick your type of business for a starting point, then switch features on or off. We'll carry your picks into your quote so the conversation starts where you are.
Start with:
Multiple SSIDs
Four networks. One system. Nothing mixed up.
Your card readers shouldn't share a network with a customer's phone. eero for business gives you up to four separate WiFi networks, each walled off from the others.
MainStaff
Office computers, staff tablets and the manager's laptop.
BusinessPayments
POS and card terminals, isolated so no one else can reach payment data.
GuestCustomers
No password. Guests can't see each other's devices or yours.
IoTDevices
Cameras, alarm panels, sensors and menu screens on their own lane.
Up to four networks in total: one main, one guest, and two business or device networks in any mix.
Branded captive portal
Guest WiFi that looks like your place
Guests tap Connect on a login page with your logo and your terms. No password on a chalkboard, no menu card to reprint every time it changes.
- Your logo, your rules. Upload your logo and your own terms of use.
- Set the session length. 30, 60 or 90 minutes, or up to 24 hours, so the lunch crowd turns over and the laptop crowd can stay.
- Cap guest bandwidth. Limit how much guests can use so payments and online orders always come first.
- Learn your busy hours. Visitor analytics show traffic by hour, day and week to help you plan hours and staffing.
30 min60 min90 minUp to 24 hrs
Turn guest WiFi into growth
From first login to regular customer
Your guest WiFi can do more than keep customers online. Add StayFi, a third-party guest WiFi marketing service, and connect HubSpot or the CRM you already use, and every login can start an automatic thank-you, a review request and a reason to come back.
ConnectionDobson FiberFast, symmetrical fiber
Networkeero for businessGuest network, speed caps, analytics
Guest login · Third partyStayFiBranded sign-in, opt-in, reviews
Automation · Third partyHubSpot or your CRMEmail and SMS journeys
ResultsReviews, visits, salesDriven by your own customers
From Dobson FiberThird-party service, sold separately
An example story. Maya stops into a neighborhood coffee shop on a Tuesday morning. Here's what can happen next, with nobody on staff lifting a finger.
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Tue · 8:12 AM
She joins the WiFi
A branded login page asks for an email or mobile number, with a clear opt-in for messages. One tap and she's online.
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8:12 AM
She becomes a contact
Her details sync to HubSpot (or Mailchimp, Salesforce and others), tagged with the visit, so the right journey starts on its own.
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10:15 AM
She's asked for a review
A quick text checks in while the visit is fresh. Happy guests get a one-tap link to post on Google; anything less comes straight to you to fix.
More reviews, stronger local search -
Day 7
She's invited back
A week later, an automatic email brings her back with a small treat. Skip a few weeks and a "we miss you" note goes out on its own.
More frequent visits -
Month 2
She spends more and shares
Offers built on what she buys add a second drink or a pastry to the ticket, and a nudge to post a photo turns her into your marketing.
Bigger tickets, more user-generated content
More five-star reviews
Happy guests asked at the right moment, every time.
Better local search
Fresh, steady reviews help you show up when neighbors search nearby.
More return visits
Welcome-back and win-back messages that send themselves.
Higher ticket sales
Add-on offers and regulars-only perks tied to real visits.
Your Dobson team sets up the network that makes it work: fiber, eero for business and a guest network ready for StayFi and your CRM.
Get A Quote TodayExample only; results vary. StayFi and HubSpot are third-party services with their own pricing and terms. When StayFi runs your guest login, it takes the place of eero's built-in captive portal, and your Dobson team will help plan how it fits with your separate networks. Send marketing email and texts only to guests who opt in, and follow CAN-SPAM, TCPA and review-platform rules.
Visitor analytics
Know when the rush really hits
Your guest WiFi quietly counts visits. See your busiest hours by day and week, then staff the shift and set the hours to match.
- Hourly, daily and weekly views right in the eero app.
- Plan around real traffic, not a hunch about Thursday afternoons.
Security built in
Protection that runs in the background
Every eero for business network screens traffic before it reaches your devices, so a bad link on a staff tablet doesn't turn into a bad day.
Advanced Security
Blocks malware, phishing and suspicious sites at the network level for every connected device.
Ad Blocking
Filters most ads before they load, so pages open faster on staff and guest devices.
Content Filters
Keep guest and device networks to content that fits your business. Block apps you don't want on the clock.
Payments kept apart
Point-of-sale gear lives on its own isolated network, away from guests and staff browsing.
See it working in the eero app
Scans, threat blocks, ad blocks and content filters show up in one activity view, next to your business features.
4Separate WiFi networks
24/7Dobson technical support
AutoOver-the-air security updates
Internet Backup
The line goes down. The card reader doesn't.
Dobson Fiber is built to stay up. For the moments outside anyone's control, eero Internet Backup switches your network to a backup connection on its own, then switches back when service returns.
Primary connection drops. eero notices right away.
Backup takes over. eero Signal moves your network to cellular, the eero lights turn aqua and you get a push notification.
Cards keep swiping. Orders keep printing and the line keeps moving.
Service returns. eero switches back to fiber and lets you know.
Available from Dobson Fiber
eero Signal 4G LTE
- Plugs into a compatible eero, including the eero PoE Gateway
- Multicarrier eSIM picks the strongest cell network nearby, with no carrier setup
- Switches over automatically and alerts you in the eero app
Backup data allowances depend on the eero plan. eero Signal has no battery, so pair it with a battery backup to ride out a power outage.
Hotspot backup, too. Internet Backup can also fall back to a nearby hotspot or another WiFi network you choose, and you can run a backup test from the app any time.
The hardware
Wired where it counts, wireless everywhere else
Registers, kiosks, printers and kitchen screens work best on a cable. eero's PoE gear powers and connects them, then fills the room with WiFi.
eero PoE Gateway
A router and power-over-ethernet switch in one box. One cable carries data and power to each access point, so there's no outlet to find on the ceiling.
- Ports
- Two 10 GbE, eight 2.5 GbE PoE
- PoE power
- 100W shared across ports
- Wired speed
- Up to 9.4 Gbps
- Powers
- Up to 8 eero PoE 6 access points
The Gateway has no WiFi radio of its own. It pairs with eero access points for coverage. Need more ports later? Add a second Gateway to the rack and plug it in.
eero PoE access points
Low-profile WiFi 7 access points for walls and ceilings, powered by a single cable from the Gateway. TrueMesh keeps coverage steady from the counter to the back booth.
eero WiFi 7 and Outdoor 7
A smaller cafe may only need a couple of eero WiFi 7 units. eero Outdoor 7 carries WiFi out to the patio or drive-thru window.
eero for business and eero Plus
Two ways to run it. We'll match you to the right one.
Both subscriptions bring advanced security, ad blocking and backup. eero for business adds the tools a public-facing business needs. eero Plus adds privacy tools for owners and small offices.
Best for restaurants and cafes
eero for business
Multiple SSIDs, a branded captive portal, guest bandwidth limits and visitor analytics, plus the security and backup features. Built for businesses with up to 50 employees.
Best for small offices
eero Plus
Advanced security, ad blocking, content filters and backup, plus a VPN, Malwarebytes and 1Password. Annual eero Plus also includes eero Signal backup data.
| Feature | eero for business | eero Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple SSIDs (up to 4) | ✓ | — |
| Branded captive portal | ✓ | — |
| Guest bandwidth limits | ✓ | — |
| Advanced Security | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ad blocking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Content filters and app blocking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Internet Backup (hotspot) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Usage history | ✓ | ✓ |
| VIP Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| VPN, Malwarebytes and 1Password | — | ✓ |
| eero Signal 4G LTE backup data | Ask your Dobson team | ✓ |
Feature lists from eero. eero for business and eero Plus are separate subscriptions; a network runs one or the other. Your Dobson team will recommend the right fit for your location.
Managed WiFi
You run the restaurant. We run the network.
Your general manager shouldn't have to reboot a router during the dinner rush. Dobson sets up your eero network, keeps an eye on it and makes changes remotely.
Remote management dashboard
See devices, networks and usage from the eero app, from anywhere. Multiple admins can share access.
Watched by Dobson
We can spot a problem and fix it remotely, often before anyone at the counter notices.
Always current
eero updates itself automatically with the latest features and security fixes. No maintenance window needed.
VIP and local support
Priority eero support plus a local Dobson account team, with tech support 24/7 at 855.5.DOBSON.
Proven in a 24/7 kitchen
A 10,000 sq. ft. quick-service flagship in Las Vegas runs six POS stations, four kiosks and six digital menu boards on eero, open nearly around the clock. Setup from a phone took two minutes.
Source: eero, "The eero Restaurant Deployment Framework" (2026). Results from one eero deployment; results vary by location.
0Network issues recorded in the first several months
25%Higher order value at kiosks than at the counter
2 minTo configure from a phone
150Staff on one network
The connection underneath
Great WiFi starts with a fiber connection
eero can only be as good as the line feeding it. Dobson Fiber gives your business a 100% fiber, symmetrical connection, so uploads are as fast as downloads. Businesses that need a private, unshared line can step up to Dedicated Internet Access.
Symmetrical
Upload as fast as you download, for cloud POS, online orders, camera backups and video calls.
Room to grow
From business fiber plans to Dedicated Internet Access at up to 400 Gbps, as you add locations.
8,800+ miles
Of Dobson fiber across Oklahoma, Texas and Arkansas, with a local account team.
How It Can Work
From walk-through to opening day
- Tell us about your space
Send the quote form or call. We'll ask about your layout, systems and hours.
- We design the network
Fiber, the right eero hardware, and your networks for payments, staff, guests and devices.
- We install around your hours
Install and setup scheduled so the front of house keeps running.
- We keep it running
Remote monitoring, automatic updates and a local team when you need one.
FAQ
Questions business owners ask
What is eero for business?
eero for business is eero's WiFi platform for small and mid-sized businesses. It adds business tools to eero's mesh WiFi: up to four separate networks (Multi SSID), a branded guest login page, guest bandwidth limits, visitor analytics, advanced security, ad blocking, content filters, Internet Backup and VIP support.
Why should my payment systems be on their own network?
Card terminals and POS systems handle payment data. Putting them on an isolated business network keeps guests and other devices from reaching them, and keeps a busy guest network from slowing down transactions.
What is a captive portal?
It's the login page guests see when they join your WiFi. With eero for business it shows your logo and your terms of use, needs no password, and lets you set how long a guest stays connected: 30, 60 or 90 minutes, or up to 24 hours.
What happens if my internet goes down?
With eero Internet Backup, your network switches to a backup connection automatically. eero Signal 4G LTE adds a cellular backup that plugs into a compatible eero. Your eeros glow aqua while you're on backup, and the eero app notifies you when service drops and when it returns.
Does eero Signal work during a power outage?
eero Signal doesn't have a battery. To keep your network up during a power outage, connect your eero equipment and eero Signal to a battery backup (UPS).
Should I choose eero for business or eero Plus?
If customers use your WiFi, eero for business is usually the right fit because it adds separate networks, the captive portal and guest bandwidth limits. eero Plus fits small offices that want a VPN, Malwarebytes and 1Password. A network runs one or the other, and your Dobson team will help you choose.
How big a business can eero for business support?
eero designs eero for business for businesses with up to 50 employees. Larger spaces add access points and PoE Gateways; we'll size the system during your walk-through.
Do I need an IT person to manage it?
No. eero sets up from a phone, updates itself automatically, and Dobson can monitor and adjust your network remotely. You can still see everything in the eero app.
Can you set up more than one location?
Yes. We design the network once and repeat it at each location, so every site runs the same way and can be managed together.
Get a business quote
Let's build your network
Tell us about your business and we'll put together a custom quote for Dobson Fiber and managed eero WiFi. A local account team member will follow up.
Prefer to talk? Call 855.5.DOBSON (855.536.2766)
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eero Signal setup
Set up backup in a few minutes
eero Signal plugs into an eero you already have. Your Dobson team can set it up for you, or follow the steps in the eero app.
With an eero router
- In the eero app, tap +, then eero Signal.
- Plug the Y-splitter into the power adapter, then plug the short end into your eero.
- Wait for a solid white light. Backup is ready.
With an eero PoE Gateway
- In the eero app, tap +, then eero Signal.
- Plug eero Signal into the Gateway's front USB-C port. Keep the Gateway's 140W adapter in the back port.
- Wait for a solid white light. Backup is ready.
Tip: Put eero Signal on the eero with the strongest cell signal, up high and near an outside wall.
- White: ready
- Aqua: on backup
- Orange: check power or data plan
- Red: move to a spot with better cell signal
Keep the line moving.
Luckily, There's Dobson Fiber. Fast. Reliable. Local.