[MLTI-MS] Network Upgrades and Contact Information

[Jeff Mao]

Dear MLTI Schools,

Network upgrades and/or installations will occur in schools beginning  
in September, 2006. The upgrades/installations are dependent on  
information gathered through the MLTI Asset Manager in the School/ 
Wireless Readiness Checklist. As outlined in both Tech Update #21 and  
22, schools must complete these online checklists before Apple can  
schedule a site visit to determine what work needs to be done to  
ensure proper network operation.

At this time, many schools have not yet begun this process. It is  
critical that this information is collected from schools quickly.  
Schools that complete this information earlier will also have their  
network installations scheduled earlier. Schools without a wireless  
network now should will be a priority once the Checklists are  
complete. The complete newsletters can be found at http:// 
assets.mlti.org. Below is an excerpt from Tech Update #22 showing the  
Checklist instructions. Login information for the MLTI Asset Manager  
was mailed via US Postal in August to your school's Deployment  
Contact. If your school did not receive the mailing, please call the  
Apple Project Office, (207) 688-4501.

Thank you,
MLTI Staff

WIRELESS READINESS CHECKLISTS
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[5] Overview

The Wireless Readiness Checklists in the MLTI Asset Manager must be  
completed in order for Apple to begin the process of upgrading/ 
installing your wireless networks. You can access this system at  
http://assets.mlti.org. You will receive your login information in a  
letter mailed to the contact person(s) provided to the DOE during opt- 
in. Please be sure to keep the username and password for your  
records. When you are logging in, there is a field for a security  
code. The security code is displayed above this field in the cross- 
hatched box.

Once you log in to the MLTI Asset Manager, please complete the  
requested information for the areas below by clicking on the links in  
the modules box on the left-hand side of your web browser window :

*Contact Information
*Building Information
*Network Information
*Room Approvals

[6] Contact Information

Ensure that your school's address and the contact information for  
your principal, lead teacher, and tech lead is updated in the asset  
manager. If you need to update the school address, please contact the  
Department of Education MLTI Project Office, mlti.project at maine.gov,  
(207) 624 6746 to have it updated. You may update your principal,  
lead teacher, and tech lead yourself in the asset manager. After the  
contact information is approved it will no longer be editable and if  
changes need to be made you will need to contact the Department of  
Education MLTI Project Office.


[7] Network Information

Please complete all questions in the Network Information section. It  
is imperative that this information is completed correctly to allow  
for a smooth, fast, installation.

As part of your network install, base stations may be moved or  
removed in order to provide proper coverage with the new equipment.  
Alterations that you have made to the network will be returned to as- 
installed condition per site survey results. If you do not want your  
alterations adjusted, please do not select “yes” for the “Do you want  
an Apple-installed wireless network?” question. The Department of  
Education highly recommends that all schools select “yes”.

If you are also interested in any additional coverage outside of the  
MLTI contract, paid for by your local school system, please specify  
your interest by adding details in the text box under the “Do you  
want an Apple-installed wireless network?” question in the Network  
Information section. If you have questions regarding additional  
coverage or wireless network upgrades please just indicate in the  
text box that you are interested in talking with an Apple  
Representative and we will contact you directly.

[8] Room Approvals

In the Room Approvals section, please include all of the following  
areas:
*all primary 7th and 8th grade instructional classrooms
*administrative spaces
*frequently used study areas
*library-media center
*school assembly spaces

Wireless coverage in areas other than primary instructional  
classrooms will be designed to accommodate user populations similar  
to those in a regular instructional classroom situation, (i.e. 25  
users per classroom)

In situations where it is determined that a room is not included in  
this list, and you would like it to be covered you may choose to  
expand your school's coverage at your own expense using our optional  
equipment offering.

If you do want an Apple-supported network and are also interested in  
any additional work outside of the MLTI contract, paid for by your  
local school system, please specify your interest by adding details  
in the text box under the “Do you want an Apple-installed wireless  
network?” question in the Network Information section. If you have  
questions regarding additional coverage or wireless network upgrades  
please just indicate in the text box that you are interested in  
talking with an Apple Representative and we will contact you directly.


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Jeff Mao
Coordinator of Educational Technology
Maine Department of Education
23 State House Station • Augusta, ME 04333
(207) 624-6634 (office) • (207) 462-4137 (mobile)
(207) 624-6601 (FAX)
jeff.mao at maine.gov



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