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
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1:4 |
- Number of additional access points saved
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65 |
- Number of additional cable runs saved
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65 |
- Number of switch ports that saved
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65 |
- Average power savings per year (kWh)
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13,009 |