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  • Creating a Stable Network for Outdoor Sporting Events?

  • Bacaraa Didi

    Member
    January 17, 2025 at 11:04 pm

    Hey everyone! Last month, I helped organize a marathon, and one of the trickiest parts was ensuring reliable connectivity for tracking participants, managing checkpoints, and handling real-time updates. Being spread across such a large outdoor area made things pretty challenging. Have any of you worked on networking for similar events? What worked for you?

  • Bob Holms

    Member
    January 18, 2025 at 6:38 pm

    We had the same issue during a triathlon event. To connect timing systems and communication stations over a wide area, we relied on industrial Ethernet extenders. They handled the distances and environmental challenges really well. It’s amazing how these devices are used across so many fields. If you’re curious, here’s a useful look at industrial ethernet extender uses in industry. They’ve been a game-changer for setups like this.

  • Charles Dickens

    Member
    January 18, 2025 at 10:39 pm

    This discussion takes me back to a cycling race I attended! While I wasn’t part of the organizing team, I remember noticing all the tech that goes into making everything run smoothly. It’s impressive how much behind-the-scenes work and innovative solutions are involved in pulling off such events.

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