Bristol academy overhauls Wi-Fi network

The infrastructure, from enterprise network company Meru Networks, runs at the 802.11n Wi-Fi specification across the campus, allowing the school to support the network demands and deliver a greater level of mobile learning projects.

 

“At a time when many educational institutions are struggling to stay at the cutting edge of technological advances and deploy effective wireless Information Communications Technologies (ICT), we made the decision to invest in the future of our school with technology that will enable a real shift towards fully integrated e-learning,” said Alistair Perry,  vice principle, Colston’s Girls’ School.

 

“Students and teachers are now able to work wherever they need to, using wireless netbooks and state-of-the-art audio visuals. From the outset, we have received exceptional support and guidance and have experienced a faultless installation.”

 

“With their student population constantly increasing, Colston’s Girls’ School priorities were a wireless solution that was reliable, predictable, scalable and cost effective,” said Ram Appalaraju, senior vice president, marketing, Meru Networks.

 

“We were able offer the academy a virtualised wireless network solution that could easily handle the increasing numbers of devices and users on its network and fit within its budget. With a virtualised WLAN architecture, access points are on the same channel and the entire network is configured to enable users to remain connected no matter where they move within the academy, which is ideal for an environment where teachers and pupils are moving from room to room throughout the day.”