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Maryland Lan Gamers
Network Setup
Gigabit Backbone
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The
MLG network consists of six (6) P4 game servers running Windows XP
Professional or Linux. Each server
can run multiple games and can be switched between them as the need
changes. We can also host your game if you provide the installation
software for the server files prior to the day of the LAN. Attendees are
free to host any game they wish on their own box during MLG LANs.
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WiFI –
We usually do not setup an AP since people do not use it to game. If for some reason you need an AP setup
speak with Leatherman.
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We
have five (5) 24 port 10/100 Fast Ethernet switches with gigabit uplinks
to a single 16 port gigabit switch. The servers connect into the same
switch. Each set of 12 tables has a single 24 port switch 10/100 switch with
1 or 2 gigabit ports. One port is connected directly to the server
gigabit switch. MLG provides all cabling from the game servers to the
main switch and then to the switches at each set of tables. It is the
attendee’s responsibility to provide connectivity from the switch
at the table to their box for both the network and electric.
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Internet
connectivity is provided via a broadband connection (DSL). This connection is only for the use of
game updates and authentication and is NOT to be used for checking email
and instant messenger services. We
share this with the fire department personnel which is
why this is restricted.
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When
the RSVP number dictates, a 24KW Diesel Generator is utilized to provide
additional electric to the hall.
This generator provides a plentiful amount of clean power for all
attendees.
Please note that MLG does not provide any software for game play. It is each attendee’s
responsibility to ensure that they own each game
that they wish to play. MLG does
provide software for the basic games
if a rental unit is rented.
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Maryland Lan Gamers
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