Our survey-led methodology
1) Stakeholder workshop
We map ticketing, turnstiles, PoS, hospitality, press, broadcast, concourses, back-of-house and security. We log event calendars, change windows and landlord rules.
2) RF survey & predictive modelling
We measure attenuation and interference in the bowl, hospitality, concourses and media areas. For refurb/new stands, we model and validate on install.
3) Wired readiness & PoE planning
We assess cabinets, risers and pathways; design fibre spines and multi-gig access with power budgets that hold at peak. Where needed, we phase remediation (see Structured Data Cabling and Fibre-Optic Installation Services).
4) High-density RF design
Under-seat/handrail APs with directional antennas to contain cells; overhead APs where structure allows clean lines-of-sight. We tune channel plans, power and minimum data rates for fair airtime.
5) Segmentation & security
Distinct SSIDs/VLANs for Fans/Guest, PoS/Payments, Staff, Media, IoT/Operations with 802.1X for corporate devices, rate-limits, QoS for voice/video and walled-garden options.
6) Install, validate & handover
Out-of-hours noisy works; event-day validation and tuning; then heatmaps, controller backups, as-builts, patching matrices and PoE budgets handed over.
The right infrastructure for big crowds
- APs & antennas for density. Under-seat/handrail enclosures, directional panels for sections, low-profile APs for hospitality and boxes; weather-rated APs for bowls and external plazas.
- Clean, certified cabling. Correct category to every AP, labelled outlets, compliant containment, and ventilated cabinets. (Read: Cable Testing & Certification.)
- Resilient backhaul. Fibre rings or diverse runs between cabinets mitigate single points of failure.
- Controller policies & monitoring. Event profiles, client load thresholds, rogue detection and alerts surface issues before queues form.
- External & inter-building links. Engineered point-to-point links connect gates, remote car parks or fan zones reliably (see our primer: Point-to-Point Wireless Links).
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Ticketing, payments, media & ops
- Turnstiles & ticket scanning: Low-latency SSIDs and QoS keep ingress flowing; temporary SSIDs for specific gates/events on a schedule.
- Concessions & PoS: Dedicated SSID/VLAN with strict policies; PCI-aware design so tills aren’t competing with selfies.
- Press & broadcast: Segmented bandwidth and priority for media; temporary credentials and profiles for event days.
- Security & building systems: CCTV, access control, IPTV and signage ride the same structured platform with clear policies. (Explore CCTV Installations and Commercial Access Control Installation.)
For long-term support, we can provide scheduled checks via Wireless Network Installation & Support.
Safety, compliance & delivery in live venues
- RAMS & permits aligned to working-at-height, crowd safety and landlord rules.
- Fire-stopping & LSZH: penetrations sealed; low-smoke, zero-halogen materials where required.
- Phased works around fixtures and events; daily reinstatement and spotless handover.
- Accessible documentation that stewards and engineers can actually use on match day.
