Wireless Networking in a K-12 Setting
Research Grant
Two students will be involved in assisting the NSFNET wireless connectivity and work with the new Network Information Center (NIC) staff person at Arizona Western College and at Arizona State University. The ASU student will research cost-effective wireless intranet solutions for schools connected under the Wireless Connectivity in Western Arizona grant as well as acting as a liaison to the Arizona Western College NIC.
This project will develop HTML documentation detailing the procedures that a local school districts could use to create low cost intranet solutions for implementing internet connectivity within a school or library setting. The focus of the study will be wireless solutions. Existing wireless network documentation either fails to address academic system concerns, or does so in a manner that is often too technical for the average site computer coordinator. A detailed study would provide an understandable and replicable model for schools seeking alternatives to costly building alterations.
The REU position will develop web-based documentation including hardware costs, installation procedures and on-going maintenance issues in establishing a wireless intranet. The ASPIN Network Information Center will refer local schools to this document when the school reaches the stage of implementing their own network. The REU will assist the NIC staff person in actual setup of these systems for schools that are currently being connected under the grant.
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