LAN infrastructure and network protocols

LAN infrastructure and network protocols for gaming halls

A reliable local network is the basis for the stable operation of the entire gaming hall. All devices, from terminals to cash desks, communicate in real time via LAN infrastructure, which requires a well-thought-out topology, fault-tolerant protocols and secure information transfer. A properly built network is the key to high speed, accuracy of accounting and the absence of downtime.

Game Room LAN Components

Item	Destination
Routers/Switches	Unify terminals, servers, and peripherals
Management Server	Central Data Receiving, Processing and Logging Point
Terminals and machines	Ethernet connected network clients
Firewall/VLAN Segmentation	Network Partitioning for Security
UPS and PoE switches	Power supply and protection of key network nodes from failures

Network Standards and Features

Gigabit Ethernet (1 Gbps) - the minimum standard for gaming halls
CAT6/ CAT6A - Low Delay Transaction
Wi-Fi 5/6 - used only for administrative access, not for gaming terminals
Failover routing - in case of a break, one point takes the load on itself
Segment isolation - gaming terminals do not see the cash register, the panel does not see the server, etc.

Network protocols

Protocol	Purpose
TCP/IP	Basic Terminal-Server Communication Protocol
UDP (Opt.)	Fast transfer for real-time events (e.g. live logs)
HTTPS/TLS	Secure connection to cloud or external APIs
JSON/XML API	Gaming and Payment Data Exchange Standards
SNMP/Syslog	Device Health Monitoring, Logging

LAN Security

Encrypt critical data within and across nodes
Authorization by IP, MAC and session key
Real-time activity monitoring
Filtering ports and accesses according to security rules
Anti-fraud barriers at the network level: protection against equipment substitution

Opportunities for the operator

Centralized monitoring of all network nodes
Remote diagnostics and fast response to failures
Nondisruptively connect new devices
Integration with cash registers, BI systems and external APIs
Scalability - Increase the number of devices without sacrificing speed

LAN infrastructure is an invisible but critical playroom frame. Without a reliable network, there will be no stable rates or accurate statistics. We design and configure networks with load, safety and scale in mind to ensure every room is running smoothly - 24/7.