For high-tech exhibitions and outdoor concerts, the sound system is always built from extremely high-power equipment. That is one of the fundamental difficulties when installing a Wi-Fi system for events like these.
Why a huge sound system drops Wi-Fi
When the sound system runs, its dense output disturbs connections on the 2.4 GHz band, so tablets, laptops and phones can no longer associate with the deployed Wi-Fi. If an important task is missed because of it, the experience turns frustrating fast.
The fix is to pick Wi-Fi hardware with enough transmit power to punch through the interference the sound system creates, so association stays possible at any moment.
Automatic roaming on a single SSID
Automatic roaming is what makes a deployment feel more professional than the alternatives. It suits anyone who does not want to disconnect and hunt for a stronger access point every time they move between zones.
Many access points published under one SSID means guests never have to learn a second password. One SSID covers the whole system: the guest authenticates once and stays connected walking from the 1st floor to the 20th, 24/7.
- High transmit-power Wi-Fi that resists interference from the audio rig
- Automatic roaming between APs, with no session drop while moving
- A single SSID across the entire exhibition floor
- 12 installation points: press area, opening ceremony and the car stands
At MotorShow 2016 the sound system was ready to jam every Wi-Fi signal the moment it was switched on. WiCell was present at 12 of the show’s Wi-Fi installation points, including the press area, the opening ceremony and stands for BMW, Lamborghini, Nissan and Mercedes.
