Connectivity

LAN Network Infrastructure

We are proposing an upgrade and expansion of the existing network in the district. At both the high school and middle school, an additional core switch will be installed to support higher speed, 10 Gig, and connectivity to the new data switches in the network. In the network closets, we will install a new switch to support additional access points and physical security devices.

Wireless Network Infrastructure

The wireless network will receive a major upgrade in both the middle and high school. The access points will be updated to the 802.11AC standard to increase throughput speeds to the 930 Meg range. Additionally, we will increase the number of access points to provide full coverage in all buildings in the district. The result is that we will have a simultaneous user experience, regardless of the user’s location in the network.

Network Management

The network management platform will be updated to provide increased visibility and reporting for the network. Some of the new desirable features include:

• Live Heat Maps: These reflect the current wireless coverage area.
• Location: To locate devices in the network.
• Application Monitoring and Control: To control and allocate client bandwidth usage in the network.
• BYOD Support: To authenticate and generate reports on users in the network.