Thanks everyone for the responses – they definitely contribute to our
understanding of whether to pursue a high density wifi installment for the
theaters and concert halls. Looks like we’ll work with the building folks to
put as much as possible in during the construction phase.
Mary Bull
Network Engineering
757-221-2491
mb...@wm.edu
From: "Bull, Mary"
Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at 12:34 PM
To: "WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU"
Subject: Theater wifi - to have or not to have
Hello all,
I’m wondering if anyone here has dealt with a decision on wireless in the
theaters, concert halls, or recital halls on their campus. We have a new arts
complex coming on line in the next two years and there’s no clear direction
from faculty on whether wireless for the audience is desirable. The previous
main theater, and other currently used theaters on campus, did/do not have full
connectivity for the audience (just a few aps tacked on the walls that were
useless when the room was full). Facilities planning is favorable toward
building it in, so I’d prefer that too, especially since it would be much
harder or impossible to install if the faculty changes their mind in a few
years once the building is complete. However, I’m not sure whether there is
really an expectation from the audience that they should have wifi when they
attend a show or concert.
Has anyone dealt with this on their campus? What influenced your choice?
Mary Bull
William and Mary
757-221-2491
mb...@wm.edu
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