200Mbps Wi-Fi for round-the-world race coverage
As boats in the round-the-world Volvo Ocean Race converge on Stockholm, a temporary 200Mbps wireless network has been set up in the city to cope with media coverage of the event.
The network, almost one kilometre long, will accommodate all data traffic surrounding the event, providing internet access to television and radio broadcasters, sponsors, service teams, guests, and the general public.
More than 20 Wi-Fi access points across the city will provide the coverage. Stockholm-based Datacom will be setting up the network. “We are wireless networking experts with a keen interest in sailing, so it felt quite natural for us to be here and do our bit,” said Datacom CEO Ralf Aspholm.
