Does the CMCC offer complimentary Wi-Fi?

Will flatbeds or handcarts be available for exhibitors?

How do I connect to the free CMCC guest Wi-Fi?

Yes. Complimentary wireless internet is available for all clients and attendees throughout the facility.

Can internet bandwidth be upgraded for events?

Select “CMCC Guest”, follow the pop-up instructions, choose the General Plan - Free, and continue. If the login page does not appear, enter gateway01.cmcchotspot.com in your browser.

Are dedicated internet services available for conferences and expos?

Yes. Individual and group internet upgrades are available, including wired, wireless, and dedicated connections.

How far in advance must upgraded internet be requested?

Yes. Dedicated and shared high-speed connections, switches, and increased bandwidth options are available for conferences, trade shows, and production-heavy events. Pricing varies by configuration and bandwidth needs. Details are available in the Facility Guide.

How is network security handled at the CMCC?

Group and dedicated services must be requested at least 72 hours before the event.

How do I estimate bandwidth needs for my event?

Network traffic is monitored at all times. Devices engaging in malicious activity may be denied access. Users are responsible for configuring their own devices. You can use this online Bandwidth Estimator to help determine connectivity requirements: https://insights.eventscouncil.org/Full-Article/Event-Bandwidth-Estimator

Internet

General Information
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

The CMCC offers complimentary wireless Internet access to clients and attendees. If additional bandwidth or internet services beyond the complimentary hot spot access is needed, upgrades may be purchased.

To purchase an upgraded internet connection prior to your event dates, please work with your assigned Event Manager. Attendees and exhibitors will also have the option to upgrade their internet connection individually while on-site.

How Do I Access the Free Internet?

To access the free Internet:

Connect to CMCC Guest
Wait for a pop-up login page (If splash page does not appear, type gateway01.cmcchotspot.com in your web browser.)
Select General Plan - Free and "Continue"
You will then be connected!

Events with upgraded internet will have login credentials made available by your event host.

Guest Upgraded Internet Services

Follow Steps 1 and 2 above, then simply select an upgraded, faster connection instead of the “General/ Free Plan”. You will be directed to a payment portal to complete the upgrade.

Basic Plan

$10/user per 24 hours
General web surf & social media

Premium Plan

$25/user per 24 hours
Sharing photos & standard quality video streaming

Elite Plan

$50/user per 24 hours
High definition streaming & large downloads

Internet and Data Connection Guidelines

Exhibitors and visitors are responsible for configuring their wired or wireless devices to access the CMCC network.
The CMCC network traffic is monitored at all times. Malicious devices or activities found on the network will be denied access.
No customer-owned wireless access points, DHCP, proxy or wireless servers are allowed inside the CMCC without prior authorization

Client Upgraded Internet Services

Upgraded internet services must be requested at least 72 hours in advance of an event. For service in outdoor spaces, quotes will be given per location, if available. For upgraded services, a registered custom voucher will be setup. These options are for upgraded dedicated conference internet services.

Wireless Internet Access

$250/connection
$300 on-site order
Up to 5 Mbps maximum bandwidth

Wired Internet Access

$250/connection
$300 onsite order
Up to 5 Mbps maximum bandwidth

Switch

$1,500
(1) Hardwired Internet Connection
10 Mbps shared among all users, additional Mbps may be purchased
Can accommodate up to 24 connections at switch location

Dedicated High Speed Connection/Static Public IP Address

$1000 each includes (1) IP address
(1) Hardwired Internet Connection
Additional IP addresses $250 each
10 Mbps bandwidth shared among all users, additional Mbps may be purchased

Increased Mbps

$50/Mbps
May be purchased per whole Mbps only
$25/Mbps above 20 total Mbps

Bandwidth Estimator

A Bandwidth Estimator is available here

Internet FAQs

Q. Does the CMCC offer complimentary Wi-Fi?: A. Yes. Complimentary wireless internet is available for all clients and attendees throughout the facility.
Q. How do I connect to the free CMCC guest Wi-Fi?: A. Select “CMCC Guest”, follow the pop-up instructions, choose the General Plan - Free, and continue. If the login page does not appear, enter gateway01.cmcchotspot.com in your browser.
Q. Can internet bandwidth be upgraded for events?: A. Yes. Individual and group internet upgrades are available, including wired, wireless, and dedicated connections.
Q. Are dedicated internet services available for conferences and expos?: A. Yes. Dedicated and shared high-speed connections, switches, and increased bandwidth options are available for conferences, trade shows, and production-heavy events. Pricing varies by configuration and bandwidth needs. Details are available in the Facility Guide.
Q. How far in advance must upgraded internet be requested?: A. Group and dedicated services must be requested at least 72 hours before the event.
Q. How is network security handled at the CMCC?: A. Network traffic is monitored at all times. Devices engaging in malicious activity may be denied access. Users are responsible for configuring their own devices.
Q. How do I estimate bandwidth needs for my event?: A. You can use this online Bandwidth Estimator to help determine connectivity requirements.

Plan Your Event

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