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Salt Palace: plan internet and power for an event
At Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, the service plan matters as much as the equipment list. The venue’s technology guide distinguishes shared and dedicated networks and explains how to request connections at each location. Use this guide to prepare those decisions before load-in.
Start with the plan and the purpose of each connection
Show the room and the positions of registration, control, cameras, displays and booths, then identify which devices need internet. The venue asks for a floor plan showing service locations so installation can be prepared. Keep attendee traffic separate from connections that support a live stream or registration operation.
Compare shared and dedicated service
The venue offers complimentary Wi-Fi in lobbies and meeting rooms for light use. Its shared wired plans include Basic at up to 5 Mbps and Business at up to 20 Mbps. Dedicated internet is built on request over a private VLAN, starting at 10 Mbps. These are venue service tiers; agree on the configuration and bandwidth for the actual event.
| Need | Option to consider | Information to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Email and light browsing | Complimentary Wi-Fi or Basic | Users and locations |
| Registration and web demos | Shared Business or a custom event network | Terminals, concurrent use and locations |
| Streaming and large transfers | Dedicated wired connection | Feeds, upload demand, destinations and test |
Plan the stream as its own workflow
Salt Palace prefers a wired connection when the stream is critical; Wi-Fi can be affected by interference and other users. To size the service, collect the number of feeds, resolution, expected upload rate, destinations and connected devices. Schedule an on-site test and agree with the venue which network will serve each system.
The guide associates public IP addresses with dedicated internet. It also allows customer routers on wired connections and offers switches as an additional service. Confirm the network layout before bringing equipment.
Request temporary power separately
According to the venue guide, temporary electrical service is provided through preferred electrical contractors. That page does not provide a room-by-room power map or an available-capacity schedule. Prepare loads, voltages, connectors and locations, then obtain the assigned service before finalizing the system design.
The venue also lists water, compressed air and natural gas for exhibitions. Add these to the plan only when your setup needs them; they are separate from audiovisual power.
What to send to move forward
Event Technology Services asks for written requirements and a plan with service locations. Include the room, load-in and event dates, wired stations, Wi-Fi users, VLAN or public IP needs, video equipment, intended backup connection and electrical load. Ask for the proposal to identify network service, power and event support separately.
If the project includes suspended equipment, handle rigging as a separate review. This technology guide does not specify hanging points or loads for screens and structures.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use complimentary Wi-Fi for a live stream?
The venue presents it for light use and recommends wired service for a critical stream. Prepare the demand and discuss dedicated internet with its technology team.
What should I request for several registration stations?
Provide the terminal count and locations. The venue offers shared service, additional-device options and private networks; choose based on the event workflow.
Does the internet guide identify where a screen can be hung?
No. Suspended screens require Salt Palace rigging plans and a separate review.
Official documentation
Source reviewed October 20, 2026: Salt Palace Event Technology Services Guide. Scope: connectivity and engineering services. Rigging points, floor loads and approval for suspended equipment require separate venue documentation.