Planning Temporary Internet and Event WiFi

Feb 29
14:29

2012

Kyle Higgins

Kyle Higgins

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Temporary internet can be difficult to arrange. This article discusses the key possibilities for providing WiFi services for an event.

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Event WiFi is difficult to get right. Even the most technically-savvy companies sometimes find that their temporary internet WiFi services are a letdown at events,Planning Temporary Internet and Event WiFi Articles which reflects badly on the company hosting the event, and can sometimes even ruin an event. Providing an internet connection for guests is not always a novelty. At conferences, for example, the provision of WiFi services is often essential for delegates to work and research, or promote the company holding the event through live press publication and social media.

Of course, no event WiFi providers set out to build a poor connection, it is just that the process is extremely complex. It is not a matter of turning up with the correct equipment, switching it on for the duration of the event, and taking it back again. The provision of temporary internet is a complex process where many factors need to be considered. The estimated usage at any given point, the amount this is likely to fluctuate (and managing this change), the size and architecture of the building or location and conflicting signals all need to be taken into account.

There are also a number of different types of connection to choose from. Event WiFi services are generally thought of initially, but a temporary Cloud or 3G connection might be more suitable. Of course, some temporary internet solutions are going to be more suitable than others, but the main possibilities include:

- Wireless networks can be provided indoors and outdoors (or both simultaneously), across any number of rooms necessary. They can also be site wide.

- Press room WiFi services.

- Temporary clouds can be provided for data capture or internet provision.

- Production offices can build a networked extension of an office, complete with server access and VOIP.

Whether you have phone lines or not, a good event IT service provider will be able to deliver a first class wired or wireless network which is reliable and tailored to your needs. They should be able to offer temporary ADSL/ADSL2+ broadband which can provide WiFi and Clouds, plug-and-play 3G bonded routers, and Point to Point connections for a completely robust connection.

Your internet providers should be able to supply IT equipment for your event. If you require laptops, PCs, Macs, routers, printers of VOIP telephones just ask.