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This online document is a gathering of information helpful for schools implementing a networking infrastructure.
Issues concerning design, cost, connection speeds, maintenance, and management are addressed throughout. The document was prepared by the Education and Outreach Division of the National Center for Supercomputing Applications, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Illinois.
What are the Technical Designs for District Technology Infrastructure?
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1. Classroom
2. Building
3. District
4. District Connectivity Designs
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School District Connections Scenarios:
1. Dial-up Connection to a Computer
2. Routed Dial-up Connection to a Building
3. Routed Connection to One School Building
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4. Routed Connection to Multiple Buildings with Local Dial-Up Access
5. Wireless Connections to a School Building
6. Cable System Connection to a School Building
What’s Needed to Sustain the Infrastructure?
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1. Infrastructure-Technology Support
2. State Protocols and Standards
3. Network Support and Management
4. Review Process
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5. Professional Development
Appendices:
1. Hub Site Equipment
2. Comparison of Bandwidth Rates
3. Acceptable Use Policies
4. Glossary
5. Bibliography