Wireless LAN for the Education Sector
Mobility always comes to the top as a key feature of wireless LAN in the education sector. No longer do you need to have a separate area or room set aside for the computers. Save on cable drops that can cost $200 and up. Implement a wireless network in phases, first the teachers and staff, then the students. Consider adding VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol.) Keep in touch with staff throughout the campus using wireless VoIP phones.
Security issues:
Security is very important for the education sector. A centralized configured firewall is essential in keeping students from accessing out-of-bounds web sites. And then there are the computer savvy students that are going to try to hack into servers where the grades are stored. Wireless LAN security implemented with WPA2 and AES encryption along with a RADIUS server for authentication meets these requirements. Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems detect and shutdown rogue access points. Security monitoring is a must-have in the education sector.
