Table of Contents

Abstract

Acknowledgements

Table of Contents

List of Tables

List of Figures

1.1 Layout of the guide

1.2 Advantages of networking

1.3 Changes to the curriculum

1.4 Long term planning

1.4.1 Developing a technology plan

1.5 Challenges to overcome

2.1 What is a computer network

2.1.1 The Internet

2.1.2 Wide Area Networks and Local Area Networks

2.1.3 Packet switched and circuit switched networks

2.1.4 Communication protocols

2.1.5 Services available

2.1.6 Network topologies

2.2 The networking process

2.3 Resources available for help

2.3.1 Locally

2.3.2 Statewide and nationwide

2.3.3 Online

2.4 Developing a networking plan

2.4.1 What to buildings to connect

2.4.2 What rooms to connect

2.4.3 Where to place the network hub

2.4.4 What technology to use

2.4.5 Services to provide

2.4.6 Internet connectivity

2.4.7 Security

2.5 Personnel needed

2.5.1 Design personnel

2.5.2 Installation personnel

2.5.3 Support personnel

2.5.4 Training personnel

2.6 Staff Training

2.6.1 What to teach

2.6.2 Who to teach

2.6.3 Logistics of training

3.1 General guidelines

3.1.1 Suggestions

3.1.2 Implementation tips

3.2 Local area networking

3.2.1 Network implementation choices

3.2.2 Equipment needed on a workstation

3.2.3 Network equipment

3.2.4 Placing network equipment

3.2.5 Configuring network equipment

3.3 Wide area networking

3.3.1 Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS)

3.3.2 Leased line

3.3.3 Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)

3.3.4 Wireless

3.3.5 Cable TV

3.3.6 Satellite

3.3.7 Fiber

3.4 Dialin service

3.5 Software products

3.5.1 Driver software

3.5.2 Application software

3.5.3 Server software

3.6 Cost estimates for equipment

3.6.1 General networking costs

3.6.2 Network equipment costs

3.6.3 Labor costs

3.6.4 Computer costs

3.6.5 Software costs

3.7 Problems that can occur during implementation

4.1 Long term planning

4.2 Grant writing

4.2.1 What to include

4.2.2 What not to include

4.2.3 Using grants within a district

4.3 Acceptable use policies

4.3.1 Responsibilities of a district

4.3.2 Parental consent

4.3.3 Software solutions

4.4 Summary

Appendix: C.1 Wiley Elementary School network plan proposal

Appendix: C.2 Mahomet-Seymour High School network plan review

Appendix: D.1 Fisher Grade School - A dialup network

Appendix: D.2 Charleston - A leased line network

Appendix: D.3 Champaign and Urbana - an ISDN network

Appendix: D.4 Mahomet-Seymour - a wireless/fiber hybrid network

Appendix: D.5 Tolono - a wireless network

Appendix: D.6 Marshall - A satellite network

Appendix: D.7 Glenview - A cable network

Appendix: F.1 Network Administration Policy

Appendix: F.2 Computer Acceptable Use Policy

Appendix: F.3 District Parental Consent Form

Appendix: F.4 Internet Usage Test

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