巴林大学Paves Way for Digital Transformation with Seamless, Secure Campus-Wide Wi-Fi from Aruba

作为致力于提供最新设施，ENG的教育机构的IT主任。Attiya需要确保超过26,000名学生和1,800名员工进行了无缝校园无线上网。

“我们希望我们的员工和学生利用流动性革命，因为我们的目标是转变为数字大学。高性能Wi-Fi网络对此愿景是基础的，“ENG。巴林大学IT中心主任Attiya。

Tried and Tested, Could not be Bested

阿鲁巴has been UOB’s vendor of choice right from when the University first decided to invest in a Wi-Fi solution back in 2008. At the time, a mere 60 Aruba 802.11a Access Points (APs) were sufficient to meet requirements.

“但随着智能手机在巴林爆发的爆发，我们开始看到这些设备在我们校园里变得更加普遍。我们有机会推出新的移动服务，但需要升级我们的无线基础设施，“ENG。阿蒂亚。

With a campus that sprawls over 5 sq. km in area and up to 10,000 simultaneous users on the Wi-Fi network, high-density, security, ease of installation and configuration, and rapid troubleshooting were key requirements for success.

“在我们使用Aruba之前的解决方案的七年中，我们没有单一的接入点故障实例，”ENG。阿蒂亚。通过这种信心和Kanoo IT提供的专家支持支持，阿鲁巴在巴林的一体化合作伙伴，他和他的团队决定了大学的无线基础设施的全程。

Expert Design Unlocks the Power of Aruba Technology

部署期间最大的挑战之一是项目的纯粹规模。超过80个建筑物必须包括覆盖范围，并且可以通过安全政策，大学运营时间和其他这些因素受到阻碍。

为了克服这一点，它建议使用阿鲁巴的7200系列移动控制器。利用这些将使大学的工程团队仅仅按照方便安装APS，而IT团队则可以远程管理设置和配置。

The integrator’s expertise in design has also enabled UOB to realize the true potential of the powerful Aruba mobility controllers. By implementing the two controllers in Active/Standby mode rather than the traditional Conductor/Member mode, Kanoo IT has enabled the University to maintain the same level of control over its wireless network even in the rare case of active controller failure.

Easy to install APs keep deployment on track

Aruba 802.11n接入点的覆盖率和高密度特征意味着安装在走廊中的AP可以为教室提供充足的覆盖范围。因此，如果AP上需要任何物理维护，则可以在会话中没有中断的情况下进行。

eng。Attiya还赞扬了Aruba的解决方案可以集成到多供应商环境中的便利。“在我们的Wi-Fi大修时，我们还将我们的核心网络与来自不同技术供应商的交换机升级。然而，整合是无缝的，这有助于保持项目，“他说。

High-Density Support and Seamless Roaming

An immediate benefit of the upgrade has been the improvement in data transfer speeds and the ability of each AP to handle a high-density of simultaneous connections. This ability has proved to be of vital importance in areas where students tend to congregate.

信息网络司司长艾拉贝迪先生 - 巴林大学信息网络系列表示，“我们为学生注册和学年期间提供独特的移动应用程序，我们在一个特定地区有600名学生。但由于每个Aruba AP都可以处理100-120个同时连接，我们使用最少数量的AP管理此峰值。“

阿鲁巴’s ClientMatch technology automatically connects client devices to the best possible access point. By eliminating ‘sticky clients’, the feature has enabled seamless roaming between APs without any noticeable drop in wireless network performance.

Administration and maintenance a breeze

As was the case prior to the upgrade, Aruba’s solutions greatly simplify the administration and management of the wireless network. Each of the 450 APs can be centrally monitored and controlled and even updates can be pushed out centrally without the need for manual intervention.

In the seven years that we used Aruba’s previous solution, we did not have a single instance of access point failure.
eng。阿蒂亚，Director of IT Center, University of Bahrain

此外,该解决方案支持多种数字啊f mobile device platforms. “This has been of paramount importance since we see all types of devices and mobile operating systems connecting to our network. Yet, we never see users facing challenges due to this factor,” stated Mr. Alabdi.

UOB’s confidence in its wireless network is further extended by the limited lifetime warranty that is offered on Aruba’s APs. Through its support contract with Kanoo IT, the University also enjoys same day replacement guarantees on vital components in the network.

In-built firewall addresses security requirements

安全是另一个关键领域阿鲁巴’s solution has managed to address. “Thanks to Aruba’s built-in firewall, we have a high degree of security without added complexity. Furthermore, the solution easily integrates with other security devices in our environment,” said Mr. Alabdi.

Kanoo还引导了Uob的IT团队来利用Aruba的控制器为学生，员工和客人设置单独的SSID。在这里，内置的防火墙也促进了基于使用策略将用户分配给相应的SSID的访问控制。

A Clear Plan for the Future

随着升级的第一阶段成功完成，70％的Uob校园现在享有Wi-Fi覆盖。“我们的计划是根据校园内各部门的要求在阶段以阶段的要求扩展这个覆盖范围，”阿拉伯先生说。

“随着Aruba和Kanoo的持续支持，我们期待扩大我们的网络基础设施，使其符合大学内的增长和使用情况，”他补充道。

Mr. Alabdi and his team are keen to explore coverage for outdoor areas and expect that over the next two years, they will install up to 400 outdoor access points. The flexibility offered by Aruba’s platform means that such a network expansion can be easily implemented with minimal additional investment.

长期成功的伙伴关系

Reflecting on the success his organization has enjoyed with Aruba, Mr. Alabdi said, “Back in 2008, we did extensive research to implement the best Wi-Fi solution on the campus. After nearly 8 years, not only have our findings shown that Aruba was the best choice, but it has been instrumental in easing the continued growth in Wi-Fi use within our campus all these years.”

“We look forward to having Aruba and Kanoo IT help the University of Bahrain be at the forefront of wireless solutions in the region,” he concluded.