The current wireless WAN provides T-1 level connectivity to all of the district's 27 schools, as well as six remotely located administrative facilities and the District Office. The district's wireless WAN is actually a composite of several different wireless technologies, including licensed microwave and unlicensed spread spectrum. These technologies are tightly integrated into a heterogeneous mix that utilizes the best qualities of the available products. These products were chosen only after extensive testing of the available products. Many other products were considered, but our test results indicated that the wireless technology buyer should certainly beware.
Many claims made by manufacturers and vendors are clearly exaggerated.
Interested parties can follow this link for more information regarding the results of our wireless equipment tests . The district's wireless WAN has now been fully operational for three years. During this period we have gradually tuned and added to the system. The Nelson Hub was added this past July. Earlier this year we added the microwave link between City Hall and the District Office.