Exhibitor - Guidelines and Services - Internet Services

Photo of a compnuter - internet services McCormick Place is pleased to offer Internet and networking services to event organizers and their exhibitors.

The following information outlines the services offered to assist you in choosing the right services for your event. Please call our Internet Services Department at (312) 567-8060 and they will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

All Internet prices are flat rates; there is no per minute usage or connection charges by service providers and the rate provides customers with connectivity for the duration of the event.

All services are delivered via CAT5 RJ45 connections over an Ethernet network.

SHARED ETHERNET: Recommended for basic web surfing, checking email, etc.
The speed on this level of service will vary depending on the number of total users online at any given time.
• Includes one static and fully routable TCP/IP address.
• Up to 10 additional TCP/IP addresses may be added to this level of service.
• A switch or hub is required for more than one computer.

DEDICATED ETHERNET 512: The first level of "dedicated" bandwidth.
• Connects at 512 kbps.
• Includes five static and fully routable TCP/IP addresses.
• Up to six additional TCP/IP addresses may be added to this level of service.
• A hub is required to share this connection with multiple computers.

DEDICATED ETHERNET 768: A larger number of computers or for applications requiring higher bandwidth.
• Connects at 768 kbps.
• Includes eleven static and fully routable TCP/IP addresses.
• Up to twelve additional TCP/IP addresses may be added to this level of service.
• A hub is required to share this connection with multiple computers.

DEDICATED ETHERNET 1.55: For large numbers of computers or for those requiring serious speed for downloading large files, video, etc.
• A dedicated connection to the Internet at 1.55 mbps (million bits per second).
• Includes twenty nine static and fully routable TCP/IP addresses.
• Additional addresses may be added.

FASTER SPEEDS of 5mbps, 10mbps and beyond are available. Call our sales team for more information.

VLAN CONNECTIONS: Allows for connectivity between any locations within the McCormick Place complex. For sharing data from a central source to single or multiple locations (ie. From a speaker ready room to multiple meeting rooms, or from booth to booth, meeting room to meeting room).
• Connectivity at 10 mbps is standard.
• 100 mbps connections are also available.

WIFI SERVICES: McCormick Place has complimentary wireless Internet access available throughout the complex. Please see our overview on complimentary WiFi for more information. Service Ordering Guide

DEVICE RENTALS: We offer the rental of hubs, switches, firewalls and wireless access points for the convenience of our customers.

Frequently Asked Questions about Internet Services

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