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BYOD initiatves in education: Why a stable wireless LAN is required

Bring your own device (BYOD) and iPad-in-the-classroom programs are forcing public school systems to look into their wireless LAN technologies, which often need upgrading to support the plethora of devices now accessing the network.

In this e-guide, discover the key benefits a BYOD or iPad-in-the-classroom program can bring, and learn why a stable wireless LAN is needed to tackle many of the challenges associated with these programs.

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