TIE557 Benchmark Project Network Design Project
Sarah Barrett
Description of Project:
H.C. Storm School currently faces limitations with its computers, and Internet and network access. The goal of this project is to expand the availability of computers and increase access; thereby enhancing the overall use of technology by faculty, staff, and students. The proposed project is defined by the following features: 1. Installing a wireless network at H.C. Storm School (WLAN) 2. Adding additional computers to the building by purchasing a mobile computer lab 3. Provide all classroom teachers and support staff with a laptop H.C. Storm School is an elementary building serving approximately 465 kindergarten through fifth grade students. Currently, there are desktop computers in each classroom and each office in the building. Additionally, there is a computer lab adjacent to the LRC that houses 30 desktop computers. All computers are on the district network, have Internet access, and share five printers located at various points throughout the building. The building itself follows a hub and spoke design; the main office, support staff offices, and LRC are in the center of the building, with pods of classrooms surrounding the central area on three sides. Each classroom and support staff office has one desktop computer. The main office houses two desktop computers, and the computer lab has 30 computers available for students and staff. This brings the approximate total of desktop computers at H.C. Storm to 55 units. By creating a wireless network and adding more computers, access to technology and integration of technology in current curriculums will increase amongst staff and students. A wireless network will enhance flexibility and availability of technology, a mobile lab will promote computer use in the school, and laptops will provide many benefits for teachers. Proposed WLAN: 3Com Mobility System including Mobility System Software, wireless switch controller, Managed Access Points (MAPs), and switch manager. The Mobility System Software runs the switches and MAPs, and provides a secure network. The switch provides wireless access to 24 MAPs and, along with the software, enables the MAPs to operate as a system. The MAPs provides connectivity and the switch manager provides management of the entire system, including configuration, monitoring, and security. Based on proposed estimates, H.C. Storm will need 19 MAPs. Proposed Mobile computer lab: EarthWalk Technology is a company that is aimed to best equip and promote technology in various education settings. They offer affordable solutions to schools when it comes to hardware and software. The FlexCart 24 allows use of virtually any laptop, not just those offered from EarthWalk, and the Sidekick batteries are specifically designed to handle the rigorous needs of school computers. HP laptops have been selected as the Batavia School District already uses HP computers. Teacher laptops: Again, HP laptops have been selected due to their current use in the district. With education pricing, HP laptops are a good choice for our district which uses only PC machines.
Hardware & Software:
WLAN hardware and software
Item Wireless LAN Switch w/ 24 licenses Managed Access Point Switch Manager w/license (soft) Cabling Description Network device used to send data to ports, handles up to 24 MAPs Device that links computers to network/Internet Provides network management Cabling for MAPs Quantity 1 19 1 19
Mobile lab hardware and software
Item Laptop Laptop cart Laptop batteries Battery charging station Laptop wireless system Description HPdv6700z with 120GB hard drive, Microsoft Suite, and Norton Security EarthWalk FlexCart 24 equipped for wireless networking Sidekick Powerpack, all day use Charging station for 24 Sidekick EarthWalk Industrial Wireless/32 user Quantity 24 1 24 1 1
Teacher laptops hardware and software
Item Laptop Description HP with 120GB hard drive, Microsoft Suite, and Norton Security Quantity 35
Budget:
WLAN Item (company) 3Com Wireless LAN switch WX2200 http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.aspx?EDC=708395 Managed Access Point http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.aspx?EDC=708398 3Com Wireless Switch Manager http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.aspx?EDC=708396 MAP installation as quoted by Pentegra* Cabling for MAPS, as quoted by Pentegra*, including installation Price per item $7399.99 Number of items 1 Total cost $7399.99
$209.99
19
$3989.81
$3201.99
$3201.99
$51
19
$969.00 $4158.54
Total $19,719.33
*Pentegra Systems recently submitted an RFQ to Batavia Public Schools to implement a WLAN. The RFQ includes specs on installation.
Mobile lab Item (company) HP dv6700z http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/cto.do EarthWalk FlexCart 24 http://www.earthwalk.com/FlexCart/flex24pc.asp Sidekick Powerpack battery http://www.earthwalk.com/SideKick/index.asp 24 Sidekick charging station http://www.earthwalk.com/_EW_html/power_pwrstation.asp Price per item $932.99 Number of items 24 Total cost $22391.76
$1150.00
$1150.00
$185.00
24
$4440.00
$1500.00
$1500.00
Total $29,481.76
Teacher laptops Item (company) HP dv6700z http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/cto.do Price per item $932.99 Number of items 35 Total cost $32654.65
Total $32,654.65 Project total: $81,855.74
Topology of Installation
Managed Access Points
Wireless Lab
FlexCart24**
Sidekick Powerpack battery**
How project will be organized and administered; Description of professional development activities
WLAN
Installation of hardware will take place over summer break. Pentegra Systems will be responsible for installation of MAPs as well as necessary cabling.
Mobile Lab and teacher laptops
Batavia Public Schools begins each school year with 3-5 inservice days. Much of this time is devoted to professional development at the building level; activities are based on the needs of individual schools. Teachers would attend training for the mobile lab and their laptops during one of these inservice days. They would receive professional growth credit for the trainings which would be conducted by a member of the school staff.
Hardware and Software Security
WLAN
Installing a WLAN into any school immediately requires attention to security. The design of the 3Com Mobility System pays strong attention to the security needs of educational institutions. The system uses WPA2, AES, TKIP, WEP encryption, and IEEE 802.1X for authentication. Definitions for these securities are as follows: WPA2 (IEEE 802.11i Wi-Fi Protected Access: security method that provides strong data protection and network access control AES (Advanced Encryption Standard): an encryption algorithm (formula) used to secure sensitive material TKIP (Temporal Key Interchange Protocol): encryption protocol designed to provide better security for wireless networks WEP encryption (Wired Equivalent Privacy): security protocol that provides security for wireless networks that is comparable to wired networks IEEE 802.1X authentication: standard from IEE protocols that provides authentication of users on a wireless network
Additionally, the 3Com Mobility System offers the following security measures: Virtual Private Group Support: allows IT staff to assign policies to specific groups and users Bonded authentication: bonds machine and user authentication so only trusted users and devices may access the network RF multi-bands sweeps: scans the RF environment searching for RF interference and rogue access points Identity-based networking: allows network services to be delivered to user identity rather than ports or devices, also informs IT staff what/when/where/how long users are connected to the network There is no local data storage of network data; if a MAP is taken, no sensitive information goes with it
Mobile lab and teacher laptops
Network security and district filters will provide security for new computers at the same level as existing district computers. The HP units that are proposed in the budget also come with a Norton Security package.
Procedures for managing copyrights, fair use and user safety
Batavia Public Schools has an Acceptable Use Policy in place for students, faculty and staff. The following is a copy of that policy:
Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
Date: June 2, 2008
Description:
WLAN for H.C. Storm
Direct questions to:
Sarah Barrett H.C. Storm School Batavia, IL 60510
Direct proposals to:
Sarah Barrett H.C. Storm School Batavia, IL 60510
Owner:
Board of Education Batavia Public Schools 335 W. Wilson Batavia, IL 60510
Request for Qualifications
H.C. Storm School WLAN
June 2, 2008
Re: Request of Qualifications WLAN for H.C. Storm Elementary School Batavia Public Schools is seeking qualifications from technology consultants to provide H.C. Storm School with a wireless network.
1. Introduction Batavia Public Schools is a school district serving K-12 students in the western suburbs of Chicago. H.C. Storm is one of 6 elementary buildings in the district and is seeking to create a wireless network to better serve its students and staff. 2. Project description Batavia Public Schools is seeking to implement a WLAN at H.C. Storm School. Proposed solutions must meet certain requirements of security and access to be considered. 3. RFQ Process a. Pre-proposal meeting: Batavia School District 101, Rosalie Jones Administration Center, 335 W. Wilson, Batavia, Illinois, 60510. b. RFQ submission requirements Due date: TBA Delivery to: Sarah Barrett, H.C. Storm School, 305 N. VanNortwick, Batavia, Illinois, 60510 Number of copies: 6 c. Anticipated project schedule: TBA Pre-proposal meeting Proposal submission date Interview dates Determination of finalist Negotiation of contract Contract approval Project start date d. Evaluation criteria: After reviewing all submitted qualifications, the district will select 3 firms to be interviewed. After the interviews have been conducted, a finalist will be selected. The district and the finalist will then negotiate an agreed upon contract.
4. Scope of services It is the intent of the district to negotiate an agreement for services at the conclusion of the RFQ process. 5. Proposal submission requirements The proposer shall submit the following information in the order and format indicated below. a. Cover letter: Provide a cover letter introducing your firm and proposal b. Company overview: Provide an overview of your company with details pertaining to staff, company history, and percentage of work completed in K-12 school settings c. Experience: Provide a minimum of 3 examples of technology services provided to K-12 schools d. Key project personnel: Provide resumes and references for project staff assigned to this project e. Insurance and bonding: Provide an explanation of insurance coverage; indicate limits of bond capacity f. Technical solution: Provide a detailed explanation of the proposed wireless solution g. Other pertinent information: Include any other information that you find pertinent to your proposal
The district will receive questions in writing prior to the pre-proposal meeting. A written response to questions will be provided to all representatives in a timely fashion. Thank you for your interest in Batavia Public School District 101. Please direct any questions regarding this project to Mrs. Sarah Barrett.
Sincerely,
Sarah Barrett
