Additional details about Internet access
Internet access has never previously been required to operate the FairScan software. Now at Reed and AGHA fairs it is required to have Internet access on the laptop so that name badge contact details can be downloaded from the Reed/AGHA servers to the handheld.
We won’t be using much data during this process, but you will require Internet access every time you scan a name badge so it is recommended to have a fixed, reliable device to connect to the Internet.
Below is a list of options that you have when selecting how you will connect to the Internet.
New Optus SIM (no data)
For this option you must already have an Optus USB Modem such as the one purchased last year.
The previous SIM card (that has expired) will be replaced with a new SIM card that you will activate.
No data/recharge is included in this price. You will be prompted to recharge when activating online.
This SIM card will deactivate within 6 months of the last recharge.
Businesses that only do 1 fair a year will need a new SIM card each fair.
New Telstra SIM (with data)
This option includes a new Telstra SIM card with enough data to be used at the Fair.
This SIM can be used again at future fairs if recharged within 6 months.
You will need to activate the SIM.
The SIM will be dropped off to stand during setup.
New Telstra Modem & SIM (includes data)
This option includes a new Telstra SIM 4G modem, new SIM card with enough data to be used at the Fair.
This SIM can be used again at future fairs if recharged within 6 months.
You will need to activate the SIM.
The modem and SIM will be dropped off to stand during setup.
New Router & SIM
With this option a new router will be supplied that has an inbuilt modem. This means you no longer require a USB modem, instead the SIM card is inserted directly into the router.
This option ensures that all devices connected to the router via Wifi will have Internet Access.
Included is a Telstra SIM card with enough data for the fair.
BYO Internet Access
If you have your own USB modem, or Wifi device then that can be used to connect to the Internet. You will be required to ensure there is credit/active internet on such a device and that the computer with FairScan is connected and able to access the Internet.
If you supply your own Internet then you will be required to setup, configure, test and maintain (recharge) that device
Using your Mobile Phones Hotspot
Using your phone as a Hotspot isn’t recommend at the fair. Most phones turn off their Hotspot after a period of inactivity so if you didn’t scan a new customer for say 30 minutes, the phone will turn off the Hotspot and the computer will no longer have any Internet.
Also if the phone moves too far away from the laptop (such as when visiting the bathroom or café) the Internet will drop out and new customer badges won’t be able to be scanned.