Application Notes - Wi-Fi Enabled Computer Carts

Adding Educational Performance with Wi-Fi Classroom Computer Carts


Deployment Challenges and Problems
  • Supporting 15-30 laptops per cart will exceed the capabilities of access points
  • Provide a similar level of service (throughput, QoS, etc.) to applications as received in wired environments
  • Advantage of mobility may increase security vulnerabilities
  • Easily, quickly and cost-effectively deploy on-demand Wi-Fi connectivity to classrooms without requiring IT involvement

Solution - The Xirrus Wi-Fi Array
  • Mobile Capacity - Up to 216 Mbps of bandwidth and 4X the throughput are provided by integrated, high density radios
  • Application Reliability- Integrated intelligence offering QOS, VLAN, Firewall, DHCP, RADIUS, Encryption and additional services designed to guarantee a positive user experience
  • Integrated Security - Embedded RF security services not only encrypt all traffic at the edge of the network, but also monitors/protects the RF environments no matter where it is located.
  • Ease of Deployment and Use - Automatic configuration, channel settings, cell sizing, and security monitoring allows teaching staff to relocate cart without requiring IT support

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