NETWORKS & WI-FI
Connectivity that reaches the lesson.
A reliable classroom connection depends on more than an access point. Broadband, switching, cabling, coverage and authentication have to work together.
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WHAT THE WORK COVERS
Three connected decisions.
Survey the building
Map weak rooms, device density, construction constraints and peak use.
Check the foundations
Assess broadband capacity and resilience, switching, power and cabling.
Design secure access
Plan staff, learner, guest and managed device access with appropriate separation.
PRACTICAL DELIVERY
Start with the evidence.
A network review should produce a map of constraints, a prioritised design and a staged implementation window. Validate performance in representative rooms before extending the rollout.
What coverage enables
A good network fades into the background when a whole class starts learning at once.
A room-by-room coverage and capacity picture, network dependencies, a phased design and clear acceptance checks.
See the relevant Department for Education guidance for England. Fortem can help turn the requirements and your local priorities into a workable brief.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Before you decide.
Is more Wi-Fi hardware the answer?
Sometimes, but poor performance may start with broadband, switching, cabling or configuration. Survey and measure before specifying equipment.
What should be tested after installation?
Coverage, capacity, authentication and representative learning applications in the rooms and periods that matter.