Networking Models

Networking Models: Towards a Networked School

This model shows a diagram of a networked school indicating the various types of networking models used. These include computer rooms, networked classrooms, networked specialist rooms for specific subjects. Mobile solutions are shown in the Resource room, the General Purpose room and Building # 2. Note: To improve readability only network points are shown, rather than cabling itself. Refer to Fig 1.Fig 1: Representation of a Whole School Network Model

Fig 2: Typical Network Model for a Primary or Special school.

Figure 2 shows a model for a Primary or Special school. This includes connectivity to all classrooms back to a central network. The network connects to a File and Print Server. Internet access is handled via a modem or router, while internet Filtering , Proxy and Web Caching are all handled via a dedicated server.

Fig 3: Typical Network Model for a Post Primary school

Figure 3 shows a model for a Post Primary school. This includes connectivity to all classrooms back to a central network. The network connects to a File and Print Server. Internet access is handled via a modem or router, while internet Filtering , Proxy and Web Caching are all handled via a dedicated server.