Hands-On Training Programme

Don't just buy a hotspot.
Learn to build one yourself.

A 7-day practical course covering everything from cabling and MikroTik configuration to billing systems and running a profitable WiFi business in Uganda — independently.

7Days of training
14+Modules covered
100%Hands-on practicals
0753 300656WhatsApp to enrol
What You Will Be Able To Do

By Day 7 you run a complete hotspot network independently

Every module ends with a practical. On the final day, students deploy a full live network from scratch.

Configure MikroTik Routers

Install RouterOS, set up DHCP, configure firewalls, and manage users through WinBox — from scratch.

Crimp and Route CAT6 Cable

Make professional T568A/T568B cables, test them, and route them neatly using adaptable boxes and cable management.

Build a Hotspot and Sell Vouchers

Create a captive portal, brand the login page, generate vouchers, and integrate mobile money billing.

Deploy Wireless Links

Mount and align Ubiquiti and MikroTik point-to-point links, understand Fresnel zones, and run throughput tests.

Diagnose and Troubleshoot

Use ping, traceroute, Torch, and interface stats to find and fix faults — cable issues, slow speeds, and more.

Start and Scale a WiFi Business

Price packages, calculate margins, advertise on WhatsApp and Facebook, and plan expansion to multiple sites.

Day1

Introduction to ISP & Networking Fundamentals

Understanding the business model and the network basics that power it

Module 1

Introduction to ISP and Hotspot Business

What a hotspot business is and how it earns money
Business models — voucher systems, subscription plans, monthly clients
Required equipment and realistic startup costs
Planning coverage areas and identifying target customers
Common challenges and how to solve them
Module 2

Networking Fundamentals & Wireless Basics

IP addresses, DHCP, DNS, gateway addresses
Bandwidth concepts explained practically
Access point modes and SSIDs
2.4 GHz vs 5 GHz bands — when to use each
Channel selection and reducing frequency interference

Practical

  • Access a live router and navigate its settings
  • View and record network settings
  • Complete IP addressing exercises
Day2

Cabling and Fibre Fundamentals

Professional cable work — the foundation of every reliable network

Module 3

Ethernet Cabling

CAT5e and CAT6 cable differences and when to use each
T568A and T568B wiring standards
RJ45 connector crimping technique
Cable testing procedures
Cable management and safety procedures
Module 4

Fibre, GPON & Installation Skills

Fibre optic concepts — how light carries data
OLT and ONU/GPON router roles
SC/APC connector types
POE concepts — powering access points over cable
Kajegere — neat, professional cable dressing
Adaptable boxes, power supplies, and grounding

Practical

  • Crimp RJ45 connectors onto CAT6 cable
  • Test completed cables with a cable tester
  • Install and connect a GPON router
Day3

MikroTik Fundamentals and Routing

The core tool of every professional Ugandan hotspot network

Module 5

MikroTik Fundamentals

RouterOS overview and architecture
WinBox interface navigation
User management and access levels
Backup, restore, and upgrading RouterOS
Module 6

IP Addressing, Routing & Firewall Basics

Static IP configuration
DHCP Server and DHCP Client setup
Firewall input and forward chains
NAT basics — sharing one IP with many users
Basic security rules to protect the router

Practical

  • Configure an RB951 router from factory default
  • Assign static and dynamic IP addresses
  • Set up a working DHCP Server
Day4

Hotspot Configuration

Building the system your customers will actually pay to use

Module 7

Hotspot Setup & Captive Portal Customisation

Creating a hotspot server from scratch
User profiles — speed, data, and time limits
Shared users and session management
Cookie authentication and Walled Garden
Custom HTML login pages with branding and logos
Advertising and redirect pages

Practical

  • Create a complete hotspot server
  • Configure user profiles and session limits
  • Customise the login page with a logo and colour scheme
Day5

Voucher Systems and Billing

The engine that turns your network into daily income

Module 8

Mikhmon Voucher System

MikroTik hotspot vouchers and User Manager
Batch user generation for large deployments
Printing voucher batches for resale
Time-based and data-based packages
Module 9

Xenfy Billing System

Installation and initial configuration
Creating and managing internet packages
Voucher generation and user management
Monitoring active customers and usage

Practical

  • Generate and print a full batch of vouchers
  • Create and price internet packages
  • Conduct a live sale of internet access to a test device
Day6

Wireless Deployment and Troubleshooting

Going outdoors — mounting, aligning, and diagnosing faults

Module 12

Point-to-Point Wireless Links

Ubiquiti and MikroTik wireless link configuration
Antenna alignment procedures
Understanding Fresnel zone clearance
Throughput testing and signal optimisation
Module 13–14

Installation Skills & Troubleshooting

Pole climbing safety and correct techniques
Mounting and waterproofing outdoor access points
Ping, Traceroute and MikroTik Torch tool
Interface statistics and bandwidth tests
Diagnosing cable faults and slow internet problems

Practical

  • Mount an access point on a pole or wall
  • Align two antennas for a point-to-point link
  • Troubleshoot a deliberately broken network
Day7

Business, Marketing & Complete Project

The graduation day — deploy a full live hotspot and start earning

Module 17

Business and Marketing

Calculating realistic startup costs and payback periods
Pricing strategies and profit margin calculations
Customer support systems that retain clients
Advertising through WhatsApp and Facebook
Scaling from one location to multiple sites
Module 18

Complete Practical Project — Full Network Deployment

Students deploy a complete hotspot network from scratch — every step done independently.

Final Day Activities

  • Crimp CAT6 cables and route them professionally
  • Configure MikroTik RB951 from factory reset
  • Set up DHCP Server and firewall rules
  • Create hotspot users and configure user profiles
  • Set up Mikhmon or Xenfy voucher system
  • Customise the captive portal login page
  • Connect and configure access points
  • Test all client devices on the live network
  • Troubleshoot any issues found during testing
  • Conduct a live internet sale to a real user
Limited seats per intake

Give a man a fish and he eats once.
Teach him and he earns for life.

This training gives you the technical skills and business knowledge to run a profitable WiFi hotspot anywhere in Uganda, completely independently. Message us on WhatsApp to ask about the next intake date and training fee.

7 full days, hands-on
Small group sizes
Certificate on completion
WhatsApp support after training