Internet -- Working Around Unusable Wifi Networks

 Scoring matches, video recording and generating Reports doesn't require a network. However, sending results to Takedown LIVE and X, and sharing Takedown content and synchronizing Takedown data all require an Internet connection.  Here are some ways to fix or work around the problem of not having access to a local Internet connection at a competition venue.

WiFi Isn't Available or it's Secured

If there's a password-protected Wifi network available:

• Find the head coach for the host school our tournament director and ask for the WiFi password.
• Go to the head table and ask for the WiFi password.
• Ask a wrestler from the host school for the WiFi password.
• Basically, ask anybody who looks important and local for the password.

If you can't get access to the local Wifi network, then:

• Setup a hot-spot on a cell phone. Connect your Takedown iPad to the cell phone hot-spot via WiFi. Don't upload video to YouTube over your hot-spot connection unless you're technically (and fiscally, maybe) comfortable uploading the very, very large files.
• Use a cellular data enabled iPad.  Cellular data plans for an iPad are typically month-to-month, the SIM card is free and you don't need to use your phone carrier. Purchase a cellular data plan for the wrestling season and turn it off when it isn't needed.