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There are literally hundreds of sayings when it comes to the importance of preparation, one of my favorites is from Abraham Lincoln when he said, "Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe." Well, I'm sure President Lincoln never imagined wireless networks or the mobile world we live in today, but I can tell you it's a bit more complicated than chopping down a tree. Nonetheless, when it comes to wireless network designs, this statement could not be more applicable.

The expectation to have reliable, high-speed connectivity "anywhere, anytime" has led to many challenges, especially when it comes to providing access outdoors. In today's Whiteboard Wednesday, Michael McNamee (Senior Network Engineer) at SecurEdge Networks, explores how outdoor wireless mesh networks work, when they should be used and offers some key tactical advice. Learn How You Can Deploy a High-Capacity, Secure Wireless Network, Download your Free Wireless Network Design Kit Here.

As more and more schools look to support new digital initiatives like BYOD, 1:1, the internet of things, and online learning applications, school wireless networks continue to struggle to keep pace with it all.

According to the inforgraphic below from Rick Delgado at Tech Page One - Dell UK, "67% of employees are participating in BYOD, regardless of whether it's permitted at work or not?"

Technology in the classroom has certainly evolved over the last 150 years. From blackboards and smartboards to overhead projectors and tablets, year after year has brought a steady stream of new classroom technology innovations.

When companies decide they want to upgrade their wireless network's capabilities to support both a better user experience and their business goals they don't always consider the increased workload that high-performing mobility puts on their IT departments.