Depending on your LAN configuration, long ranges can be
achieve with a PTMP (point to multi-point) network setup and
robust routers.
Networking Clients
- Provides control of an event using several computers to help
reduce the tasks for the Timing persons as well expand the
capabilities.
- Timing Control Server - central PC for timing and has the
timing gear connected to it.
- Registration Clients (I & II) - used as additional
registration computers.
- Announcer Client - provides announcer style
functionality for events. Allows the user to view and access data
without interfering with the Timing Server.
- Staging Client - use a client to stage vehicles
- Time Slip Client - devoted time slip client
that prints time slips as vehicles finish their runs.
- Audit Client - provides explicit client that is devoted
to managing the Staging data for audit purposes.
WIFI
Networking is a large topic and depends on the distribution of
you networking clients. Long range Access Points will be required in
support of a PMTP (Point to Multi-Point) network setup.
We do however recommend the Ubiquiti brand. They are in-expensive
but very robust solutions than can provide miles of range and support. They
continue to develop components but we have worked with
Ubiquiti NanoStation M5
(and newer) Access Points. Their newer consist of
UDB-Pro-Sector and UDB-Pro.
A robust Router will be required that will be used at Timing that
supports your LAN setup and manages the PMTP. The router will connect to
your Timing computer.
Please review configurations online for best practices and information.
For some information please search Youtube for "uniquiti PMTP" for videos
for configuration assistance or contact a IT professional. IT
Professionals may use alternative hardware