Lauderdale County Department of Education

Lauderdale County Department of Education Enhances Computer Initiative with Xirrus Wireless Networking


Tennessee's Lauderdale County Department of Education serves over 4,600 students from four communities, delivering a challenging curriculum in combination with a supportive environment, both crafted to meet student needs. The schools encourage innovative programs that challenge the county's students; differentiating instruction to address individual needs; and in developing family and community engagement. Lauderdale County is one of the leading districts in using technology to enhance teaching and learning and has adopted a new 1:1 Computer Initiative with Apple® MacBook® computers and Cart-on-Wheels mobile computer carts for all classrooms.


Requirements
  • Support large number of connected wireless for students, faculty, and staff
  • Provide seamless roaming for each user
  • Minimum devices installed
  • Fully compatible and upgradeable
  • Easy management and long term ROI

Benefits
  • State-of-the-art secure wireless network for entire student population and staff
  • Powerful and flexible Wi-Fi network to support a wide range of educational tools
  • Completely compatible and upgradeable to 802.11n
  • Fewer devices installed to result in less cabling, switch ports, installation time and maintenance

Savings
  • Ratio of Xirrus Wi-Fi Arrays to traditional access points
1:4
  • Number of additional access points saved
65
  • Number of additional cable runs saved
65
  • Number of switch ports that saved
65
  • Average power savings per year (kWh)
13,009