Turf, recreation and facility management professionals are increasing their dependence on internet access to effectively complete their jobs in less time. Entrepreneurs in the boating industry have come up with a small waterproof and effective tool to extend internet access for customers while on board their boats and out of reach of typical land line connections. This same capability can be used in recreation and sporting facilities as well as on construction sites. The "remote" WiFi capability will be helpful to customers that are using these same facilities as an "value added" benefit and service.

Cruising Compass on-line magazine highlighted the wireless long distant WiFi and access point WirieAP product. The Wirie website provides additional information on waterproof wireless WiFi and access point installation/mounting options, setup procedures, and operations capabilities. The frequently asked questions section of the website does a good job of covering many of the concerns a potential customer might have concerning the "remote" installation and operation. The primary operational requirement is access to a power outlet. The website indicated the setup is straight forward using a personal computer web browser.

One of the handy features is the device operates as an access point which allow multiple devices to share the networking capabilities. With wireless printers and other wireless enable devices the Wirie device can become a "remote" office without a significant amount of infrastructure costs. With more smartphone devices these wireless network capabilities will only enhance work productivity and customer service.

I'm looking forward someday to use this technology (internal clock and timing) along with GPS signals to increase the precision needed to drive a straight line when field marking. Once the field dimensions are loaded into a WIFi capable handheld device, the device automatically determines the intersections distances (or wave points) (using the Tru Mark field layout tool solution) and then using a light bar or navigation enabled steering guide to assist the athletic field marker operator. Thus you can eliminate the staking and pulling string to line a sports field complex with minimal equipment costs.