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Regional School Unit 25
RUCKUS helps a small Maine school district upgrade bandwidth and coverage across complex, aging buildings.
Regional School Unit 25 in Bucksport, Maine, serves 1,100 students across six buildings, some of which were built in the 1930s. Thick brick walls and unique layouts made wireless deployment difficult. The district needed a scalable, budget-friendly solution that two IT staff could manage efficiently.
Using federal E-Rate funding, RSU 25 installed 101 RUCKUS wireless access points, 33 ICX® switches RUCKUS SmartZone™ controllers, and fiber cabling. The system eliminated recurring licensing fees and enabled centralized management from a single dashboard. As the district doubled its devices and added classroom tech, the network kept pace. RSU 25 now supports secure, reliable connections for students, staff, guests, and special programs, with coverage extending to outdoor areas.
Requirements
- Reliable wireless across six aging school buildings
- Scalable network to support growing device use
- Centralized management for a small IT team
- Budget-friendly with no ongoing license fees
Solutions
- 101 RUCKUS wireless access points
- 33 ICX® switches
- RUCKUS SmartZone™ controllers
- Fiber cabling for fast, stable connections
Benefits
- 10x increase in bandwidth
- 54% improvement in wireless coverage
- 100% increase in wireless devices
- Centralized control with automatic recovery
- Secure, segmented networks for users and systems
