Wireless Laptop Lab

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Wireless Laptop Lab
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Wireless Connection to the Network and Internet

• The Teacher will
• Sign out lab through Media Center.
• Document what laptop was assigned to what
  student.
• Assure that user is logged into network.
• Restock laptops into cart into assigned location
  after each period
• Returnto Media Center.
• Documentation of any unit that did not work as
  expected.

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This is one of our new wireless labs. The
locking system is complex but necessary. It must
remain locked until ready for use.
Front of Lab Three
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This is the interior of the cart. Notice how
neat and orderly the laptops and cords are.
Unplug the laptop and remove the unit. NEVER
REMOVE THE CORD FROM CART.
Access Point
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Differences

• Only require one hour to charge to capacity
• Rotation will be set in Media Center to assure
  labs only go out fully charged.
• No power cords will be removed. If the cart is
  not charged, it will not be checked out.
• All units have access to Internet. Therefore,
  every student must log into the network. If the
  log in does not work, do not use the machine and
  let the media staff know.
• A strict inventory will be taken of the physical
  contents of the lab cart as well as the digital
  contents of the units themselves. Bottom line,
  the teacher is responsible for the cart, the
  laptops, and the use of the laptops while checked
  out.
• The units will be inventoried upon check out and
  upon return. If something is missing or does not
  work, we will address it at that time. This will
  assure a timely repair or timely investigation.

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Instructional Hints

• Arrange in advance
• Take accurate count of the laptops.
• Do not wait until the bell rings to collect,
  inventory, and plug in all the laptops. Plan
  accordingly.
• Spread out your Network logins over a period of
  time. Do not have every student log in at the
  exact same time or go to one particular Internet
  site. This will slow down your network
  connectivity.
• Remember, these machines do not have print
  capabilities.