School Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi that keeps up with a full classroom
A school network has to cope with every student and teacher connecting at the same moment, in buildings that were never designed for Wi-Fi. When it struggles, lessons stop.
We start by measuring what you have, then design coverage and capacity room by room, install the access points, switching and cabling, and stay on to support the network after handover.
What our school Wi-Fi service covers
Wireless site surveys
On-site measurement of your current coverage, interference and dead spots, so the design is based on your buildings rather than a guess.
Wi-Fi design for classroom density
Access point numbers and placement planned for one device per student, BYOD and busy shared spaces such as halls and libraries.
Access points and switching
Enterprise access points, PoE switches and central management, sized to the school and its budget.
Working with your N4L connection
Your internal network designed to work alongside the Network for Learning connection most state and state-integrated schools use.
Cabling and data points
New cabling for access points, classrooms and comms cabinets, installed and tested by the same team.
Ongoing support
Monitoring and support after go-live, so problems are picked up early and someone is accountable when something needs fixing.
Why school Wi-Fi is different
Schools have more devices per square metre than almost any other building, and they all get busy at the same time when a lesson starts. Online assessments raise the stakes further: a dropped connection during an exam is not an option.
Many schools also have a mix of older blocks, prefabs and newer buildings, each with different walls and layouts. Good school Wi-Fi is planned around that reality, and installation is scheduled for term breaks or after hours where possible so classes are not disrupted.
How a project runs
Survey and design
We survey your site, talk to staff about how the network is used, and recommend a design with clear costs.
Install and configure
Access points, switching and any new cabling are installed and configured, ideally during a term break.
Test, document and support
Coverage is tested room by room, the network is documented, and ongoing support is agreed.
Technology we use
Wi-Fi, switching, security and cabling from vendors ASHNET works with. The right mix depends on the size of the school and its budget.
Common questions
Will this work with our N4L connection?
Yes. Most New Zealand state and state-integrated schools connect to the internet through Network for Learning (N4L). We design your internal Wi-Fi and switching to work alongside that connection.
Can you install during the school holidays?
Yes. Where possible we schedule installation for term breaks or after hours so teaching is not disrupted.
Can you look at our existing network first?
Yes. A site survey of your current Wi-Fi is often the best first step. It shows where coverage drops and whether you need more access points, better placement or new equipment.
Do you only work with Auckland schools?
We are based in Auckland and work with schools across New Zealand. Tell us where you are and we will let you know how we can help.
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Planning a school Wi-Fi upgrade?
Tell us about your school and its buildings and we will suggest a starting point, often a site survey.