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Network Setup for a Theatre

Background

The theatre is a newly constructed state-of-the-art cinema with Luxurious experience requires a robust infrastructure to support various technological needs for both internal operations and audience experience with a specific requirement. The primary objectives were to streamline internal operations, facilitate seamless communication, and enhance the overall audience experience through a sophisticated Wi-Fi network. The project involved deploying 16 access points, 1 router, and 1 switch, with specific configurations to meet the unique demands of different areas within the theatre. Client had some specific requirements in terms of guest SSID; s and 6 SSID’s inside theatre room.

Objectives

Internal Operations

  • Internet for Staff and Guest
  • Each Seat will have table for Food ordering so there are 400 Tablets in total.
  • Facilitate smooth communication among theatre staff.
  • Guest SSID setup for all visitors with hearing aid frequency setup

Audience Experience

  • Provide reliable Wi-Fi for audience members and members with hearing aids.

Scope of Work

Network Design

  • Engage a network architect to design a scalable and secure network infrastructure.
  • Setup router and 16 access points with 6 access points given only 1 SSID just for tablets for food ordering. Other 12 access points have Guest SSID and Staff SSID and Ordering SSID.
  • Setup Switch with Port restriction for Speed.
  • Implement wired and wireless solutions to cover all areas, including, front of house, and audience areas.
  • Tablets will be connected to a hidden SSID, and a specific ordering application only allowed to used in tablet.
  • Firewall security is setup in High Frequency mode to filter out all type of attacks.

Benefits

Internet Connectivity

  • Establish a high-speed, redundant internet connection to ensure uninterrupted online operations.
  • Implement a guest network for audience Wi-Fi access, separate from the internal staff network.

Security Measures

  • Implement firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and regular security audits to protect sensitive data.
  • Secure the network against unauthorized access, especially in areas with sensitive equipment.

Centralized Management System

  • A cloud controller is setup to manage whole network so that it does not require all time site presence for IT staff
  • Ensure secure access controls for authorized personnel.

Wi-Fi for Audience

  • Deploy multiple Wi-Fi access points strategically to ensure comprehensive coverage.
  • Set up a captive portal for guests to access the network after authentication.

Backup and Redundancy

  • Establish a backup system for critical data and configurations.
  • Implement redundancy measures to ensure minimal downtime in case of network failures.
  • Backup wireless 4G/5G device connected with failover policy.

Conclusion

The successful implementation of a robust network infrastructure will contribute significantly to the overall efficiency of Theatre’s operations and enhance the audience’s experience, making it a modern and technologically advanced entertainment venue.​

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