Stroud High School has improved wireless connectivity to support its digital strategy of replacing traditional paper-based resources with enhanced digital tools for more collaborative, agile learning.
With additional devices increasing demand on the school’s wireless network, it needed to upgrade to a high-density solution that would provide robust Wi-Fi coverage with the capacity to ensure seamless access to online learning materials.
Terry Watts, Assistant Headteacher for Digital Strategy, at Stroud High School says:
“With our existing Wi-Fi already struggling and our plans for additional technology and more devices, we needed to future-proof our WiFi with a high-density solution that would give us the confidence to roll-out 1:1 learning for years 7-13 with ease. Redway Networks were recommended to us by another school, so we chose them to conduct a technical WiFi survey to identify our network needs.”
Redway Networks validated and optimised Stroud’s network and with cost being a key consideration, recommended a Cambium WiFi 6e cloud-managed solution to provide a reliable and high-performance WLAN but with low total cost of ownership.
Terry says:
“Redway Networks explained that Cambium would meet all our needs for delivering a reliable, secure, next-generation network, but with considerably lower costs than other enterprise-level solutions as it has no extra management licence fees, subscriptions or ongoing costs.”
Redway Networks installed Cambium’s indoor Wi-Fi 6e access points, all managed through a single cloud controller for better network visibility. Cambium’s entire solution is cloud-managed meaning faster deployment, configuration and troubleshooting for the lifetime of the network.
Terry says:
“With our wireless network being such a crucial element for supporting our digital strategy, the management of individual network devices is essential for us to understand how and when the shared systems and applications are being used which we can easily do in the Cambium dashboard.”
Stroud High School’s legacy network has been transformed into a future proofed Cambium solution that is providing higher wireless capacity and delivering a fast, stable WiFi experience for its students and staff.
Terry says:
“I was really impressed with Redway Networks. They provided a real understanding throughout the whole process and spent considerable engineering time with us to identify the right solution. We are delighted with our Cambium wireless network which is accommodating our students and staff with ease, and we can now confidently support our students as they transition to 1:1 learning.”
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