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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
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Top Back to School Projects For IT - Network
World
 802.11n
 Number of mobile Devices
 Virtualization
 Cloud Computing
 Video
 Bandwidth
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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
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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 Voice: Replace outdated push-to-talk radios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
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Wireless Increases Access and Enables
More Options for Teachers and Students
Wireless LAN
Laptop/Tablet
PC
Voice-Over
WLAN
Active Board
Wireless
Alarms, Bells,
and Clocks
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Multiple Systems on Different Networks
Faculty Workspace and Administration
Data
Voice
Video
Streaming
Video
PA
Conferencing (Intercom)
Facilities
Clocks/
Video
Bells Monitoring
Building
Controls
Fire
Internet
WAN
PSTN
Routers
Data
Switch
RFID
Asset
Tracking
and
Mgmt.
Access
Wireless
Access Point
MCM
PBX
HVAC
Video
Switch
Lighting
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Unite All Educational Services onto One
IP Network
Data
Voice
Video
Streaming
Video
Conferencing
IP Network
PA (Intercom)
Video
Monitoring
Building
Controls
Clocks
and Bells
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Expanding the Reach
of the Network with
Wireless
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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
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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
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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.
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Wireless Bridging Solutions
 Connect remote sites to the
LAN quickly and costeffectively 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 highbandwidth solution to
temporary classrooms,
maintenance buildings, and
even athletic facilities.
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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
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Next-Generation Wireless:
Passive RFID vs. Active RFID
Passive RFID
Active RFID
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Visibility: Choke point
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Low-cost tags (<$.5)
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Low range (several inches or feet)
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Disposable
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Poor read rates (80-90%)
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
Reader looks for tags
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Standards: EPC Global, ISO for
high-frequency tags in progress
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Ideal for tracking inventory,
scanning student cards
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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 real-time tracking
of high-value items.
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Education RF Location Applications
Valuable, Asset-Location Capability
Vehicles
E-Tablets
Projectors
Sports Equipment
Library Assets
Computer Carts
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Wi-Fi Active RFID Tags
 Interoperability
 Battery life
 Security mechanisms
 Rich device information relay
 Various mounting options
 Environmental durability
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Cisco Unified Wireless Network
Implementation
Indoor and
Outdoor APs –
same controller
1. Clients
2. RF analysis
3. Rogues
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CleanAir
Understand Your Air Quality and Automatically
Optimize
Without CleanAir
With CleanAir
PERFORMANCE
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Introducing CleanAir
Detect and Classify
Locate
Mitigate
Cisco
CleanAir
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A system-wide feature that uses silicon-level
intelligence
to automatically
mitigate
the impact of
Reduces TCO
with automated
interference
wirelessmitigation
interference,
network performance
and optimize
troubleshooting
and reduce troubleshooting costs
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Wireless Security
IP and Application
Attacks & Exploits
WiFi Protocol
Attacks & Exploits
RF Signaling
Attacks & Exploits
Traditional IDS/IPS
wIPS
CleanAir
Layer 3-7
Layer 2
Layer 1
Monitors Exploits Invisible to existing Systems
New Rogue
Threats
Detects new ‘undetectable’ Rogue/Clients
WiFi
Jammers
2.4
GHz
5
GHz
Locates and Expedite Interference Removal
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Location Tracking Over Time
Ap:1a:f2:d0
Student Lounge
Library
Northeast
Cafeteria
Athletic Field
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Discussion:
WiFi and Health Concerns
What does the WHO say?
What does Canada Health say?
Perspective
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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
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Q and A
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