Wireless Fidelity (Wi Fi) is a commonly used technology that allows electronic devices such as laptops, Ipads and Smart Phones to exchange data wirelessly over a computer network.

The 802.11 standards, created by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), defines and categorises the different types of Wi Fi networks and equipment available. Multiple variations of the basic 802.11 are now available including 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n and all have different bandwidth and distance capabilities.

ACS can guide you through these differing standards and recommend the one most suited to your needs and budget.

Hotspots

With over 4 million (and rapidly growing) hotspots in the UK, it could well be time for you to provide a hotspot for your customers or staff. ACS can create hotspots anywhere in your building (inside or out) and provide all the expertise to allow you to control who accesses it and when.

ACS can design a system with overlapping hotspots to provide complete uninterrupted coverage within your building. We'll take into account your bandwidth requirements, building structure and number of users to design a customised system based on your needs.

From simple unmanaged systems up to WLAN controlled networks that allow seamless migration from hot spot to hotspot, ACS can design and install a system to meet your needs.

ACS can create Wireless Bridges with specialised transmitting and receiving equipment to link buildings thousands of meters apart. Wireless Bridges are commonly used to allow data, phone calls and internet access to be easily shared at minimum cost.

It's not always necessary to install new (and expensive) infrastructure cabling to install a Wifi network. ACS will carry out a free site survey to identify any existing data points that can be used or re-allocated to reduce your costs as much as possible.

We can also take advantage of Power over Ethernet (PoE) to ensure that no extra power sockets are required for your system. For further information on PoE, Click Here.

ACS Education can install complete data network including all of the associated equipment and hardware:

• Cabinets.
• Patch Panels.
• Switches.

We can provide additional or move existing data points within a network allowing computers to be re-located or computer suites expanded.

IP technology allows an existing data network to distribute AV TV & CCTV signals throughout a building. Computers can become TVs or CCTV cameras can be plugged into data ports.

In addition to TV, live A/V broadcasts can also be made throughout the school and, in more sophisticated systems, recorded information streamed to any terminal at any time.

As well as the network requirements, ACS Education can supply and install all the hardware and software needed to allow your school to maximise its existing data network for AV TV & CCTV distribution.

We can supply and install complete telephone systems for your school.

• Multiple extensions from 1 BT line.
• Internal transfer of calls.
• Place people on hold.
• Provide loudspeaker announcements to any/all extensions.
• Bar external calls from any extension.

All computers, printers, whiteboards etc require 240v power. ACS Education can install 240v sockets to give you the freedom to place equipment where you want.

ACS Education can install fibre optic backbones to link remote building and enable high speed connectivity throughout your site.

Not happy with your current Network Management company? Want a better level of service? Want to pay less?

ACS Education are currently partnering with a specialist IT company to provide complete network support. Contact ACS to arrange a meeting and we will tailor a comprehensive proposal to meet the requirements of your school.