INFRASTRUCTURE

The school district will continue to support the BYOT initiative by expanding necessary infrastructure. The following items will be maintained and upgraded as necessary:

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 * WIRELESS NETWORK**: The school district provides a wireless network to support mobile online learning opportunities. To support the wireless network, the district has the following equipment:
 * Cisco wireless management controller (500 WAP capability)
 * Cisco G & N wireless access points
 * Currently the Lopatcong Middle School wireless network can support approximately 400 devices simultaneously


 * BANDWIDTH**: The school district provides internet access to support the BYOT initiative. The district currently has a 25MB dedicated pipe supplied by PenTeleData. The future goal for the district is to increase to a 100MB connection (NJDOE suggests 100MB per 1000 students).

Some of the software that can be accessed via Launchpad include: Zoho Office, Microsoft Office, My Big Campus, Google Earth, Typing Pal, Fastt Math, Teacher Websites, and more!
 * CLASSLINK LAUNCHPAD**: To equalize the various types of devices that may be brought in to the school, the district has purchased a software called Launchpad. Launchpad is a browser-based virtual desktop software that allows any device with an internet connection to use school district software and network folders. This software creates an equal educational experience despite what device the students use (device agnostic). For more information and a demo, go to: @http://www.classlink.com/launchpad/


 * ONLINE TEXTBOOKS & E-BOOKS**: In an effort to support the BYOT initiative, the school district is moving towards having all curriculum textbooks with an online component and/or e-book version. This will allow students to access digital textbooks in or out of school.


 * SECURITY**: When students are on the network and have internet access, a content filter needs to be in place that is CIPA compliant (Child Internet Protection Act). A few examples of hardware include Lightspeed, Barracuda, Sonicwall. Content filters should not only block inappropriate websites but should log user data and traffic.


 * MOBILE DEVICE MANAGEMENT (MDM)**: An additional management software may be used when registering devices to blacklist certain apps (games, videos, etc), help track lost devices, and to help push out educational apps. A few examples of MDM available include Maas360 and Lightspeed.