Mobility and Wireless Solutions for Schools

1. Mobility and Wireless Solutions for Schools Where Learning and Technology Become One Rob Martin – Bell Wireless Specialist Sean Crowe – Cisco Account Manager Matt McColl – Cisco Wireless Product Sales Specialist

2. Top Back to School Projects For IT - Network World • 802.11n • Number of mobile Devices • Virtualization • Cloud Computing • Video • Bandwidth

3. A Connected Generation • “My generation draws the Internet as a cloud that connects everyone; the younger generation experiences it as oxygen that supports their digital lives.” • posted on elearnspace.org

4. Wireless in Education—Mobility Service Trends • Advanced security: Real-time access to content-based security information and wireless video surveillance • Voice: Replace outdated push-to-talk radios • Guest access: Public hotspots provide wireless access for parents, alumni, and prospective students • Location: Asset tracking and location-based content distribution for maintenance personnel • Facilities management: Wireless bells and clocks; wireless video monitoring, wireless displays “We are looking forward to planning…numerous elementary and middle schools over the next few years. It is exciting to see how technology can change the way we educate.”—Jim Richmond, Superintendent of Charles County Public Schools

5. Laptop/Tablet PC Voice-OverWLAN Wireless Alarms, Bells, and Clocks Wireless Increases Access and Enables More Options for Teachers and Students Wireless LAN Active Board

6. Fire Access HVAC Lighting Multiple Systems on Different Networks Faculty Workspace and Administration Facilities Video Streaming Video Conferencing PA (Intercom) Clocks/ Bells Video Monitoring Building Controls Data Voice RFID Asset Tracking and Mgmt. PSTN Internet WAN Routers MCM Wireless Access Point Data Switch PBX Video Switch

7. Unite All Educational Services onto One IP Network Data Voice VideoStreaming VideoConferencing IP Network PA (Intercom) VideoMonitoring BuildingControls Clocks and Bells

8. Expanding the Reach of the Network with Wireless

9. Current Challenges with Technology in Schools • Network connections are needed throughout schools, but infrastructure cannot support needs • Usage of existing teaching devices (and those yet to be developed) is growing exponentially, requiring more network connections • Managing multiple network needs can be overwhelming as districts grow and adjust to shifting student populations • Schools are challenged with spending within their budgets, while trying to obtain new technologies • Network security remains a priority, especially as threats evolve

10. Wireless Solutions Can Help Create a high-speed wireless network that is secure and offers centralized management of wireless solutions Provide a secure wireless environment for students, teachers, and guests Provide flexible, scalable network architecture for multiple user groups that extends the Wi-Fi network outdoors Facilitate fast delivery of services; increase productivity and responsiveness of teachers and students by providing greater access to information Increase collaboration among teachers, students, and parents using devices that better prepare students for the real world. Achieve device portability (e.g., laptops, PDAs) and location independence for students and teachers to expand the learning environment

11. Campus Wireless Solutions • Campus wireless solutions offer a complete wireless umbrella for students, teachers, and faculty to have access to tools and resources anywhere on campus. Access is no longer limited to buildings; it extends to parking lots, athletic fields, and recreational areas. Campus wireless solutions provide the foundation for programs such as schoolwide video solutions, and applications like wireless bells, speakers, and clocks.

12. Wireless Bridging Solutions • Connect remote sites to the LAN quickly and cost-effectively without having to make costly wire-runs, despite potential physical limitations. Using wireless bridges, you can avoid leased-line fees and extend the network with a high-bandwidth solution to temporary classrooms, maintenance buildings, and even athletic facilities.

13. Ensure Swift, Easy Deployment, and Management Simple Security Management • Centralized security policies management for wired and wireless networks • Supporting and maintaining a diverse range of security products, correlating events, and delivering concise reporting • Secure guest access • Offer secure, controlled access to network services for students, administrators, and parents without the need to involve IT • Automated intrusion detection and containment • Comprehensive, modular, and flexible solution

14. Next-Generation Wireless: Passive RFID vs. Active RFID Passive RFID Active RFID • Visibility: Choke point • Low-cost tags (<$.5) • Low range (several inches or feet) • Disposable • Poor read rates (80-90%) • Reader looks for tags • Standards: EPC Global, ISO for high-frequency tags in progress • Visibility: presence and real-time tracking • Higher-cost tags (range: $50–$100) • High range (several hundred feet) • Reusable • Battery-powered tags actively send signals • Air interfaces: ANSI 371 Proprietary, Wi-Fi Ideal for tracking inventory, scanning student cards Ideal forreal-time tracking of high-value items.

15. E-Tablets Vehicles Projectors Sports Equipment Computer Carts Library Assets Education RF Location Applications Valuable, Asset-Location Capability

16. Wi-Fi Active RFID Tags • Interoperability • Battery life • Security mechanisms • Rich device information relay • Various mounting options • Environmental durability

17. Cisco Unified Wireless Network Implementation Indoor and Outdoor APs – same controller • Clients • RF analysis • Rogues

18. CleanAir Understand Your Air Quality and Automatically Optimize Without CleanAir With CleanAir PERFORMANCE AIR QUALITY PERFORMANCE

19. New! Introducing CleanAir Detect and Classify Locate Mitigate A system-wide feature that uses silicon-level intelligence to automatically mitigate the impact of wireless interference, optimize network performance and reduce troubleshooting costs Cisco CleanAir Reduces TCO with automated interference mitigation and troubleshooting

20. Wireless Security Monitors Exploits Invisible to existing Systems Off-Channel Inverted New Rogue Threats Detects new ‘undetectable’ Rogue/Clients 5 GHz 2.4 GHz WiFi Jammers Locates and Expedite Interference Removal

21. Ap:1a:f2:d0 Student Lounge Library Cafeteria Northeast Athletic Field Location Tracking Over Time

22. Discussion:WiFi and Health Concerns What does the WHO say? What does Canada Health say? Perspective

23. Discussion:Access Point Deployment Options for Schools. Considerations • Student density • Area of Coverage • Desired Data Rates to maintain • IP Communications solutions Planning • Tools • Site Surveys

24. Q and A