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How a Wi-Fi Camera from D-Link Provided In-Game Replays for a Professional Hockey Team EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Customer Swamp Rabbits

Industry Entertainment

Location Greenville, SC, USA

Challenge Video Replays

Solution DCS-2630L, DAP-3662 Access Point

Results The Swamp Rabbits provided fans with goal-scoring replays on overhead display

The Greenville Swamp Rabbits play profession- angle was perfect for providing a one-of-a-kind al ice hockey at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena perspective on all scoring plays. in downtown Greenville, SC. Previously known as the Road Warriors, the team rebranded as Since the Wi-Fi camera was not originally designed the Swamp Rabbits in 2015 and compete in the for hockey rinks, the Swamp Rabbits built a pro- South Division of the ECHL’s Eastern Conference. tective box for the camera and mounted it inside the goal. D-Link DAP-3662 access points were Challenge installed on the backside of the boards behind the goal to provide a strong wireless connection The ECHL is a professional developmental hockey and a dedicated VLAN to relay the video feed from league with teams located throughout the United the camera up to the control room. There, the States. Although many of the teams are affiliated media team converted the video for playing on with NHL clubs, they often lack the funding and the rink’s overhead display—much to the fans’ DCS-2630L equipment that their parent clubs have. enjoyment. Wi-Fi Camera This was the challenge the Swamp Rabbits faced when they wanted to provide a unique experience “It was great to work with D-Link and SYNNEX,” for their fans—a view from inside the net of each Kalinowski said. “They were very responsive and goal scored. They needed an outside-the-box open to creative ideas [in order] to give our fans solution that met their needs while fitting their a better visual experience.” budget.

Swamp Rabbits representative, James Kalinows- Result ki, reached out to a SYNNEX associate to explain The Swamp Rabbits plan to expand the capabil- the situation and discuss possible options. With ities of this system and add cameras to both goals that information in mind, the associate then turned plus one in the opposing team’s penalty box. Ul- to Jeff Taylor, D-Link Channel Distribution Account timately, this will give fans the chance to see the Manager, for solutions that could help the Swamp game at the arena in ways they haven’t before, Rabbits provide their fans with an exhilirating, further enhancing the in-game experience for in-game experience. everyone. DAP-3662 Access Point Solution Products & Services Taylor provided Kalinowski and the Bon Secours • DCS-2630L Wellness Arena with a Full HD 180-Degree Wi-Fi Cameras (DCS-2630L). The camera’s wide viewing • DAP-3662 Access Point