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title: "Device Requirements And Guidelines for Events"
slug: "device-requirements-and-guidelines-for-events"
tags: ["lgc"]
updated: 2024-09-11T16:28:25Z
published: 2024-09-11T16:28:25Z
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# Device Requirements And Guidelines for Events

This document outlines the mandatory requirements and guidelines for using your own device at at large events.

## Mandatory Requirements

Mandatory requirements are separated into two categories; Venue or event location/event users.

### Venue Requirements

The following requirements are mandatory for all event venues or event locations.

#### Networking specifications:

The mandatory requirements for hardwired and WiFi connections are as follows:

#### Hardwired Networks

The following are requirements for hardwired connections:

- Separate internet connection for labs and conference: the network used to connect to labs must be different than the network that is used by other attendees at the conference.
- Internet Bandwidth (throughput) for labs network: the network must have enough bandwidth (throughput) to provide 5mbps per lab user.
  - To calculate the amount of bandwidth needed, multiply 5mbps by the number of concurrent users. As an example, 5mbps x 2500 users = 12.5gbps.

#### WiFi Networks

WiFi connections have the same requirements as hardwired connections, but have some additional requirements.

- Dedicated access points per room: each room must have a dedicated access point for lab users to connect to.
- Use WiFi 6 or newer
- Separate internet connection for labs and conference: the network used to connect to labs must be different than the network that is used by other attendees at the conference.
- Internet Bandwidth (throughput) for labs network: the network must have enough bandwidth (throughput) to provide 5mbps per lab user.
  - To calculate the amount of bandwidth needed, multiply 5mbps by the number of concurrent users. As an example, 5mbps x 2500 users = 12.5gbps.

#### Network Restrictions

These network restrictions apply for both hardwired and WiFi connections.

- Per user bandwidth limits of 5mbps upload/5mbps download: the firewall at the event venue or location should be configured to limit each lab user to 5mbps download and 5mbps upload.
- Disable Windows automatic updates.
- Disable macOS automatic updates.

### User Devices

The following requirements are mandatory for all user devices.

#### Corporate or Government Issued Laptops and VPNs

- Launch test lab before the event, to ensure your device is able to connect and function as expected.
  - If you are unable to connect to the test lab or the lab does not function correctly, please contact your corporate IT group or use a different device.

## Recommended Guidelines

These guidelines are highly recommended and should only be circumvented in limited scenarios.

### Venue Recommendations

#### Networking Specifications

Hardwired connections are preferred over using a WiFi connection.

- Provide ethernet dongles if possible, so that users to hardwire their device to the network.

#### WiFi

WiFi connections are not recommended and could impact lab user experience if any network issues arise. If a WiFi connection is used, the following is recommended:

- Scan event rooms for excess SSIDs.
- Remove any unnecessary SSIDs or network devices from the network that labs are connecting to.

#### User Devices

- Use a laptop instead of a tablet or smartphone.
- Disable the user of all VPN networks if possible.