Wireless Network Solutions for Schools
Reliable, high-performance wireless networking is essential for modern education. SchoolCare designs, installs, and manages enterprise-grade Wi-Fi solutions for UK schools and academies using industry-leading hardware from Ruckus and Cambium Networks, backed by professional site surveys and ongoing support.
Enterprise-Grade Wireless Technology
Ruckus Networks
Ruckus delivers high-performance wireless access points designed for demanding environments like schools. Their patented BeamFlex adaptive antenna technology dynamically optimises signal paths, ensuring consistent coverage even in high-density classrooms. With robust security features and seamless roaming, Ruckus provides the reliability schools depend on.
Cambium Networks
Cambium Networks offers a comprehensive Wi-Fi portfolio spanning Wi-Fi 6, 6E, and Wi-Fi 7, purpose-built for education environments. Their access points deliver high-density performance with multi-user MIMO technology, automatic RF optimisation, and seamless roaming across buildings. With WPA3 security, zero-touch provisioning, and cost-effective distributed architecture requiring no dedicated controllers, Cambium is an ideal choice for schools of all sizes.
Managed Enterprise Wi-Fi for Schools
Modern schools face unprecedented demands on their wireless networks. With 1:1 device programmes, BYOD policies, streaming educational content, cloud-based applications, and online examinations, today’s classrooms require enterprise-grade wireless infrastructure capable of supporting hundreds of simultaneous connections without degradation.
High Client Density Support
School environments present unique wireless challenges — 30+ devices per classroom, hundreds of concurrent users across corridors, halls, and outdoor areas. Our managed enterprise Wi-Fi solutions are specifically engineered for these high-density scenarios, using advanced technologies like multi-user MIMO, OFDMA, and band steering to ensure every device gets the bandwidth it needs, even during peak usage periods.
Wi-Fi 7 Performance
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) represents a significant leap forward for school wireless networks. With multi-link operation, 320 MHz channels, and 4096-QAM modulation, Wi-Fi 7 delivers dramatically higher throughput and lower latency than previous generations. This means smoother video streaming, faster cloud application performance, and reliable online assessment delivery across your entire school.
Managed Service Approach
SchoolCare’s managed wireless service takes the complexity out of enterprise Wi-Fi. We handle network design, deployment, ongoing monitoring, firmware updates, and performance optimisation — so your school benefits from enterprise-grade connectivity without needing specialist in-house expertise. Our proactive monitoring identifies and resolves issues before they affect teaching and learning.
Capacity Planning
We design wireless networks based on actual device counts and usage patterns, not just coverage area. Our capacity planning ensures your network can handle peak demand — whether that’s an entire year group sitting online exams, a whole-school assembly streaming content, or every classroom running cloud applications simultaneously.
cnMaestro Management Platform
Every Cambium Networks deployment is backed by cnMaestro, a powerful cloud-based management platform that provides complete oversight of your wireless infrastructure from a single console.
Unified Visibility
Monitor and manage your entire wireless estate from one dashboard, with real-time network health, client connectivity, and performance metrics across all access points and buildings.
Zero-Touch Provisioning
New access points automatically configure themselves when connected, dramatically reducing deployment time and eliminating the need for manual setup at each location.
Remote Troubleshooting
Diagnose and resolve issues remotely with built-in tools including live packet capture, throughput analysis, and rogue AP detection, reducing the need for on-site visits.
cnMaestro supports multi-campus management, making it ideal for schools, trusts, and multi-academy trusts with multiple sites. With guest portal management, ePSK security, and comprehensive alerting, your network is always monitored and secure.
Our Quotation Process
1. Desktop Survey
We begin with a comprehensive desktop survey using Hamina Planner, an industry-leading cloud-based Wi-Fi design tool. Using your site plans, Hamina’s AI-powered building modelling automatically detects walls and structures, allowing us to create accurate predictive heatmaps of wireless coverage. We design optimal access point placement with real-time 2D and 3D visualisation, ensuring complete coverage before we ever set foot on site.
2. On-Site Survey
Our expert technicians validate the desktop design with an on-site survey using Hamina Onsite, a professional field survey solution that generates live heatmaps in real-time as we walk your premises. Using spectrum analysis to identify interference sources and AP-on-a-Stick testing to validate coverage, we ensure the planned design performs perfectly in your specific environment. Every measurement is documented with photo annotations and synced to the cloud for detailed reporting.
3. Installation
Once approved, we proceed with professional installation of your wireless infrastructure. Our team handles all mounting, cabling, configuration, and integration with your existing network. Every access point is configured and optimised for your environment, with seamless roaming and security policies applied throughout.
4. Verification
Post-installation verification is a critical final step that many providers overlook. We conduct a full validation survey to confirm that the deployed network meets or exceeds the original design specifications. Using Hamina’s verification tools, we generate coverage heatmaps of the live network, identify any gaps or areas of interference, and fine-tune access point settings to ensure optimal performance. This gives you documented proof that your wireless network delivers the coverage, capacity, and performance your school needs.
Why Choose Our Wireless Solutions?
Enterprise-Grade Technology
Market-leading solutions from Ruckus and Cambium Networks deliver reliable, high-performance wireless connectivity across your entire school, with the latest Wi-Fi 7 technology for maximum speed, capacity, and efficiency.
Professional Surveys
Industry-leading survey tools from Hamina Wireless ensure optimal network design, validated coverage, and documented post-installation verification.
Secure & Scalable
WPA3 authentication, cloud management via cnMaestro, and scalable architecture that grows with your school. Ideal for single sites and multi-academy trusts alike.
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