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Customer Case Study
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Bryant decided that the only technology capable of replacing wired connectivity was an 802.11n
wireless network. In preparation to adopt the new technology, the university migrated to Cisco’s
Unified Wireless Network last year, moving from standalone access points to a controller-based
architecture. “Cisco helped us design a strategy that would simplify the adoption of 802.11n access
points when we were ready to deploy,” says Siedzik. In early 2008, the university was ready to
move forward, and it chose Cisco as its preferred vendor. “Our relationship with Cisco and the
success we’ve experienced with all of its products made it an easy decision,” he says.
wireless network. In preparation to adopt the new technology, the university migrated to Cisco’s
Unified Wireless Network last year, moving from standalone access points to a controller-based
architecture. “Cisco helped us design a strategy that would simplify the adoption of 802.11n access
points when we were ready to deploy,” says Siedzik. In early 2008, the university was ready to
move forward, and it chose Cisco as its preferred vendor. “Our relationship with Cisco and the
success we’ve experienced with all of its products made it an easy decision,” he says.
Currently, Bryant is in the process of migrating to 802.11n, replacing each of its 400 access points
with a new Cisco Aironet
with a new Cisco Aironet
®
1250 access point. “Thanks to the centralized architecture of the Cisco
Unified Wireless Network, we simply take down the old access points and put up the new ones.
The access points self-configure, saving us an enormous amount of time,” says Siedzik. The Cisco
Wireless Control System further simplifies management, enabling the university to identify rogue
access points, analyze coverage maps, and troubleshoot to prevent connectivity problems.
The access points self-configure, saving us an enormous amount of time,” says Siedzik. The Cisco
Wireless Control System further simplifies management, enabling the university to identify rogue
access points, analyze coverage maps, and troubleshoot to prevent connectivity problems.
New 802.11n access points have been deployed throughout the 13 residence halls in the dormitory
village. Approximately half of Bryant’s 3000 students have laptops with 802.11n. “We rely on the
backwards compatibility of the 802.11n network to support the requirements of all of the different
client devices that we have on campus. iPhones and game devices, for instance, run on 802.11g,”
says Siedzik. While b, g, and n clients run on the 2.4 GHz frequency, and n devices use the 5 GHz
band.
village. Approximately half of Bryant’s 3000 students have laptops with 802.11n. “We rely on the
backwards compatibility of the 802.11n network to support the requirements of all of the different
client devices that we have on campus. iPhones and game devices, for instance, run on 802.11g,”
says Siedzik. While b, g, and n clients run on the 2.4 GHz frequency, and n devices use the 5 GHz
band.
During the migration to 802.11n, the Cisco Unified Wireless Network continues to provide campus-
wide connectivity for students, staff, and visitors. The network supports 52 Sprint dual-mode
phones, enabling athletic coaches and IT, facilities, and security personnel to stay connected as
they move inside buildings. “The coverage of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network makes it possible
for us to keep our most mobile staff connected, even in areas that traditionally have had difficulty
retaining cellular reception, such as hallways and basements,” says Siedzik. The university’s IP
Interoperability and Collaboration System (IPICS) also transmits to the dual-mode phones via the
wireless network, enabling emergency broadcasts to reach key personnel in real time. In addition,
the Cisco Unified Wireless Network provides guest access services that make on-campus events
and conferences convenient and productive for parents, prospective students, and other visitors.
wide connectivity for students, staff, and visitors. The network supports 52 Sprint dual-mode
phones, enabling athletic coaches and IT, facilities, and security personnel to stay connected as
they move inside buildings. “The coverage of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network makes it possible
for us to keep our most mobile staff connected, even in areas that traditionally have had difficulty
retaining cellular reception, such as hallways and basements,” says Siedzik. The university’s IP
Interoperability and Collaboration System (IPICS) also transmits to the dual-mode phones via the
wireless network, enabling emergency broadcasts to reach key personnel in real time. In addition,
the Cisco Unified Wireless Network provides guest access services that make on-campus events
and conferences convenient and productive for parents, prospective students, and other visitors.
“With 802.11n, we are much closer to
considering wireless as the standard, rather
than the preferred, method of network access
at Bryant.”
considering wireless as the standard, rather
than the preferred, method of network access
at Bryant.”
— Richard Siedzik, director of Computer and Telecommunications Services
Results
By reinforcing the university’s commitment to innovation and excellence, the adoption of Cisco’s
802.11n technology enabled Bryant to gain a competitive edge among higher learning institutions.
“Offering support for 802.11n assures students that we are able to meet all of their needs,
recreationally as well as academically. The 802.11n network enables us to support bandwidth-
intensive and real-time applications, such as video streaming and IPTV, that improve the quality of
learning and student life,” says Lombardi.
802.11n technology enabled Bryant to gain a competitive edge among higher learning institutions.
“Offering support for 802.11n assures students that we are able to meet all of their needs,
recreationally as well as academically. The 802.11n network enables us to support bandwidth-
intensive and real-time applications, such as video streaming and IPTV, that improve the quality of
learning and student life,” says Lombardi.