This expandability will come in handy, because demand for wireless access is projected to grow at a rapid clip. Wireless computing makes sense for any campus at which mobility can add value to a laptop program. Even if mobility is not yet a primary concern, wireless access is the logical choice for sites where the cost of wiring is prohibitive because of building construction, layout, asbestos issues or portable classrooms. There is no difference in the physical network. However, K-12 schools generally use wireless laptop programs to deliver curriculum.
Universities use wireless laptops to extend class time.
Professors and students can communicate during the week and research pertinent topics while devoting class time to the discussion of their findings. Compared to a wired network, it takes a fraction of the time. At the Randolph School, after the site survey was complete, installation took only two days. Installing a wired network with similar coverage would have taken at least two months. Wireless also is cost-effective for schools that are adding portable buildings or transferring students among various classrooms.