Refreshed network - nuclias cloud managed solution for an community special school in Wiltshire

Providing uninterrupted wireless connectivity across the entire campus and office teams, ensure security and data integrity.

Refreshed network - nuclias cloud managed solution for an community special school in Wiltshire

Providing uninterrupted wireless connectivity across the entire campus and office teams, ensure security and data integrity.

Downland School is a co-educational maintained community special school, for 90 pupils aged between 10 and 16. All pupils have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP). For the majority, the primary identified need is Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) and behavioral difficulties.

They are looking to improve and embrace a digital policy for their students, by migrating towards a cloud manged solution. The school were pursuing a solution to improve their network speed and capacity, that’s also easy to maintain.

Challenge

Downland School faced significant challenges with its aging Wi-Fi network. The existing infrastructure struggled to support new technologies such as interactive displays and tablets, resulting in slower access to learning resources for students. The school needed a refreshed, robust, and scalable Wi-Fi network to meet both current demands and future needs.

The primary objectives were to provide uninterrupted wireless connectivity across the entire campus and office teams, ensure security and data integrity by segmenting the network, and implement a solution that could easily accommodate additional devices and increased demand without disrupting key systems or hampering students’ e-learning experiences.

By addressing these challenges, Downland School aimed to enhance the learning environment, providing faster and more reliable access to educational resources.

Solution

D-Link provided a cloud based solution via it’s nuclias platform, setting up a full wireless network of high speed Wi-Fi 6 access points to provide the highest speed and connectivity available.

  • nuclias access points DBA-X1230P were deployed for a state of the art wireless cloud managed solution, enabling the school to create the fastest campus wide wireless network possible, with PoE incorporated as standard. D-Link along with Apollo Technology, worked together to plan the best deployment of access points across the campus in order to provide the required range of broadcast.
  • 5x DBA-3621P access points were installed to provide outdoor coverage across campus.
  • The Nuclias 3-Year licence enables cloud management on the access points for  an additional three (3) years.
  • This solution was installed by our MSP partner Apollo Technology, who are managed service providers that deliver innovative solutions to businesses and educational establishments looking to leverage technology to improve their operations and achieve their goals.

Results

The D-Link solution nuclias platform has delivered a fast and robust solution for Downland Schools students and staff. It has enabled them to make the most of technological advances in e-learning and deliver this seamlessly. The remote network management has also taken a strain off of the on-site IT resource.

Downland are working in conjunstion with Apollo Technology as a proven trusted partner for businesses and educational establishments looking to leverage technology to drive growth, innovation, and competitive advantage.

Products & Services
DBA-X1230P
DBA-3621P
DGS-1510-28P