Revolutionizing School Connectivity: A Case Study on DC Montessori School Chandigarh

Introduction

Reliable network infrastructure has become vital in education, with schools relying on digital connectivity for both administration and teaching. This was the case for DC Montessori School in Chandigarh, India where an outdated network was limiting productivity and connection reliability. With the help of NETGEAR Business, the school transitioned to a modern, high-speed network solution designed to meet the demands of staff, students, and guests.

The Challenge: Connect multiple devices without compromising internet speed

DC Montessori Senior Secondary School in Chandigarh faced a significant challenge in providing seamless Wi-Fi connectivity across its campus. The school needed a solution that could connect multiple devices without compromising internet speed. Additionally, as a school building, it had to meet specific security parameters to ensure its students’ and staff’s safety and privacy.

The Solution: Restructuring the network

NETGEAR designed a comprehensive Wi-Fi solution tailored to the school’s needs. The solution included a separate Wi-Fi network with a 10G uplink from the access switch to the M4350 series core switch. The configuration involved VLAN-, trunk-, and access port- settings on the switches and SSID and ACL configurations on the controller. NETGEAR also implemented an in-site-based ACL to block multiple sites and apps per the school’s requirements.

Products Used:

• XSM4328FV   : 1 unit
• GS728TXP    : 70 units
• WAX610      : 58 units
• AXM761      : 64 units

Insight Cloud Management

Implementing NETGEAR’s solution resulted in full Wi-Fi coverage with high-performance WAX610 access points. The school could easily expand its WLAN network by adding access points to the Insight cloud controller. Additionally, the WLAN network became easy to manage through a web-based controller.

The Results: A Future-Ready Network

Implementing NETGEAR’s solution resulted in full Wi-Fi coverage with high-performance WAX610 access points. The school could easily expand its WLAN network by adding access points to the cloud controller, and it became easy to manage through a web-based controller.

Benefits Experienced by the School
After implementing NETGEAR’s solution, DCM School Chandigarh experienced several benefits:

1. Enhanced Connectivity: The school achieved seamless Wi-Fi coverage across the campus, allowing students and staff to connect multiple devices without compromising internet speed.
2. Improved Security: The solution met the school’s security requirements, ensuring the safety and privacy of students and staff.
3. Scalability: The school could quickly expand its WLAN network by adding more access points to the cloud controller, providing flexibility for future growth.
4. Ease of Management: The web-based controller made it easy for the school to manage the WLAN network, reducing the complexity of network administration.

Feedback from Staff and Students

The feedback from the school’s staff and students has been overwhelmingly positive.

• Teachers have reported that the enhanced connectivity has significantly improved their ability to integrate digital resources into their lessons, making classes more engaging and interactive.
• Students appreciate reliable internet access, which facilitates their research and online learning activities.

Overall, the school community has expressed satisfaction with the improved network performance and the ease of managing the system.

Why NETGEAR?

NETGEAR’s solution was cost-effective and offered a wide range of features. The high-performance access points were affordable, with a 5-year warranty and a 1-year free cloud subscription. NETGEAR also provided excellent service support, making it the ideal choice for DC Montessori School Chandigarh.