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The increase in devices accessing sch= ool networks increases the need for stable WiFi networks, daily monitoring,= and maintenance. To help network admins stabilize WiFi for online testing = and classroom activities, Pearson field engineers collaborated with IT depa= rtments to present these requirements, recommendations, and troubleshooting= tips.
You can take steps to minimize the ne= twork impact.
Before testing:
Disable low end wireless protocol= s that are not being used.
Turn off students=E2=80=99 mobile= devices to avoid potential interference during testing.
= li>Before the Sign in and preparation ph= ase:
Ask classrooms to stagger logins =
to minimize initial loading time.
For example, in a class of 30 stud=
ents, the proctor can have 10 students log in each minute, decreasing the s=
train on the network.
The following information will help y= ou to evaluate and improve your testing readiness.
Evaluate the district=E2=80=99s infra= structure, network design, and WiFi needs to determine how many wireless ac= cess points (APs) each school will need.
A site survey should include:<= /p>
Evaluating the existing infrastru= cture.
Counting the number of user devic= es.
Examining the type of user traffi= c and interference.
Install APs more densely =
to decrease potential for overload with too many student devices.
Reduce WiFi interference =
from construction materials.
Construction materials in schools can impact WiFi coverage and speed. The =
following solid materials can slow WiFi speed or completely block wireless =
signals:
Brick, concrete, and metal=
Filing bookshelves
Cabinets
If your WiFi access point=
s have adjustable antennas, point the antenna to aim the signal at the stud=
ent devices to improve the throughput.
If possible, move the student devices directly under the AP. Even just cou=
ple of feet can make a big difference in throughput and signal strength.
Reduce interference from =
other WiFi networks.
When WiFi networks are set to use the same channel, they compete for limit=
ed bandwidth. Check for other WiFi names by opening the wireless options on=
your device for a list of WiFi networks. If you see many networks to choos=
e from, you may encounter interference from these other networks.
Check your AP user guide = to find out whether your APs can detect the least congested WiFi channel.= strong>
Reduce interference from =
other devices.
Electronic devices that are not connected to the school's WiFi network, ca=
n still use the same 2.4GHz or 5GHz frequencies to connect. These can inclu=
de:
Cordless phones
Bluetooth-enabled devices<= /p>
Student mobile devices
=Temporarily turn off or u= nplug electronics to reduce wireless interference during testing.<= br class=3D"kix-line-break"> Personal devices communicate on the network, even while inside backpacks o= r bags. Email and social media notifications require the devices to send re= quests to maintain connectivity with the AP.
If you previously had channel aut= o-switching allowed, but notice slow speeds or poor connections, manually c= onfigure the channel and perform speed tests to find the fastest channel.= em>