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Multiple
users can do all of the following
simultaneously:
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Check
e-mail
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Surf the web |
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Share and download
files |
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Instant messaging and
chatting |
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and much more |
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| Wired Vs. Wireless Networking |
One of the most frequently
asked questions is, should our school have a
wired or wireless network?
The boundaries imposed by wired networks such
as asbestos blocking the running of wires, teachers
having to move from classroom to classroom, and
the significant cost of running wires throughout
your school make wired technology less than ideal.
The characteristics of your building’s
infrastructure permitting, Spiral Systems recommends
you choose
wireless networking technology when planning
your network.
Some of the most compelling arguments for a wireless
network include:
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| Mobility |
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Wireless
networking allows users of laptops, notebooks,
PDAs, tablet PCs and Voice Over IP (VoIP)
telephony devices to stay connected from
any point in your building. |
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Today’s
schools are in a constant state of flux;
as need change, schools are often faced with
the need to move classrooms, add "portables," retrofit
older buildings and reconfigure computer
networks. Wireless technology makes it easy
and convenient to connect trailers or older
buildings that have hard-to-access walls,
and to change lab locations and classroom
setups frequently and effortlessly without
the need for hard-wire drops. |
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Eliminating
the need to wire and rewire can result in
a tremendous savings for schools. Room and
physical space is obviously saved as well,
as with wireless technology; mobile labs
take the place of the older, space-consuming
hard-wired labs. |
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Deployment |
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Implementing
a wireless network often takes far less time
than does a wired one as it involves no running
of wires throughout the building and far
less man power to connect all the wires.
Depending on the size and scale of your school,
a wireless network may be able to be up and
running in half to a third of the time. |
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Installation
and Setup: The process
begins with an analysis of your building’s
infrastructure to ensure that wireless technology
is compatible with your building. Spiral
Software Systems handles the installation
of all hardware
and software components associated with the
network including routers, servers, antennas,
network printers, filtering software, site
blocking software, and management software
that can oversee it all. |
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Maintenance, Support
and Upgrading: The deployment
of a wireless network requires a variety of
management tasks including security monitoring,
anti-virus protection, software upgrades, and
much more. Spiral Systems is fully capable
and ready to handle all these aspects, and
our network administrators supervise the efficiency
of your network on a daily basis ensuring optimal
performance at all times. |
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Training and Professional
Development: To
maximize the potential and return on investment
of your new wireless technology, Spiral Software
Systems provides onsite training and professional
development necessary for administrators and
teachers to fully benefit from its many advantages.
We train staff how to properly access the network,
share files, communicate and collaborate through
the network, while monitoring and controlling
usage. |
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| Conclusion |
The
possibilities of a network and easy access to the internet are truly endless,
and every school should strongly consider these
options regardless of their plans to implement
a School Information System. Though it is an
extremely beneficial decision and a very wise
investment, research and consultations are
vital to the success of your project. We encourage
you to contact a Spiral Software representative
to arrange for a free consultation and assessment,
where your needs and expectations can be openly
discussed with one of our experts. |
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