TP-Link Business Solution for Education Networks
Background
In the modern educational institution, wireless connectivity is as essential as good professors and books. Reliable, secure and convenient Wi-Fi provides students with unlimited access to information to enrich their education. It also allows teachers to access a wider variety of resources that promote more effective learning and development.
Education
Networks
Requirement Analysis
- 1. Deliver both wired and wireless network access to students and teachers
- 2. Provide remote access to educational resources
- 3. Integrate Access Control to set limits on the resources allowed to students
- 4. Ensure safe and secure campus environment, both physically and virtually
- 5. Allow simple management and low-cost maintenance
Solution Topology
Solution Benefits
- Wide-ranging indoor and outdoor options deliver comprehensive wireless coverage
- Access Point designs include ceiling, wall and pole-mount installation for the classroom, dormitory, library, outdoor areas and more.
- VPN routers enable remote access to resources and systems
- IPSec/PPTP/L2TP network protocols allow off-campus students and teachers to access the intranet anytime, anywhere through the VPN router.
- Feature-rich solution keeps the campus network in order
- Access Control and MAC Filtering define white and black lists of internet resources, while Wireless Isolation controls wireless client communication, maintaining a healthy campus network.
- Abundant security features protect the network from threats
- TP-Link switches feature IP-MAC-Port-VLAN Binding, 802.1X Authentication, ARP Inspection and IP Source Guard to safeguard a campus network's various files and sensitive information with consistent stability and security.
- Centralized management maintains network efficiency
- The free, easy-to-use Controller Software and the secure, stable Wireless Controller allow network administrators to easily configure and monitor hundreds of access points from a single location.
Products Recommended
| Type | Model | Description |
| Router | TL-ER6120 | SafeStream Gigabit Dual-WAN VPN Router |
| Core Switch | T3700G-28TQ | JetStream 28-Port Gigabit Stackable L3 Managed Switch |
| Convergence Switch | T2600G-28TS | JetStream 24-Port Gigabit L2 Managed Switch with 4 SFP Slots |
| Access Switch | TL-SG1024 | 24-Port Gigabit Rackmount Switch |
| TL-SG1008P | 8-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch with 4-Port PoE | |
| Software-Managed | Controller Software | Free EAP Controller Software that can easily manage hundreds of EAPs |
| Access Point EAP330 | AC1900 Dual-Band Gigabit Ceiling Mount Access Point | |
| Access Point EAP320 | AC1200 Dual-Band Gigabit Ceiling Mount Access Point | |
| Access Point EAP245 | AC1750 Dual-Band Gigabit Ceiling Mount Access Point | |
| Access Point EAP225 | AC1200 Dual-Band Gigabit Ceiling Mount Access Point | |
| Access Point EAP115-Wall | 300 Mbps Ceiling Mount Access Point | |
| Access Point EAP110-Outdoor | 300 Mbps Wall-Plate Access Point | |
| Hardware-Managed | Wireless Controller AC500 | Secure and stable Wireless Controller that can manage up to 500 CAPs |
| Access Point CAP1750 | AC1750 Dual-Band Gigabit Ceiling Mount Access Point | |
| Access Point CAP300 | 300 Mbps Ceiling Mount Access Point | |
| Access Point CAP300-Wall | 300 Mbps Wall-Plate Access Point | |
| Access Point CAP300-Outdoor | 300 Mbps Outdoor Access Point |
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