Benefits to Building a Grandstream Education Solution
Grandstream can help you keep any school secure, connected and efficient. The need to easily communicate throughout an education system to keep it secure and operating at full efficiency has never been more critical. Here at Grandstream, we provide a one-stop-shop for every product, solution and management platform you will need to build a powerful communications, security, Wi-Fi, and facility management solution for any school, college or university.
Recent Blogs
4 Tips for a School's Inbound Call Strategy
A communication network is one of the most vital pieces of infrastructure for any educational institution. Parents, teachers, administration, and students rely on this network to stay informed and productive. A school’s wide range of users makes the network more complex when compared to others. It’s important to create an inbound call strategy prior to deploying a unified communications solution to ensure that the communication process is easy and streamlined for everyone involved.
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How to Build a Captive Portal With GWN Series
A captive portal has a variety of benefits when deployed into a school's Wi-Fi network. Being able to keep control of who can access the network can provide added security to the students and faculty. Setting up a GWN captive portal is an easy process, and the variety of features available means that you can create a captive portal that is ideal for your education environment. Within this blog post, we’ll provide a step-by-step guide to creating a captive portal for the GWN series of Wi-Fi Access Points.
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Featured Case Studies
Semper Altius
Semper Altius, an international network of more than 100 schools in 18 countries throughout Latin America, North America, Europe and Asia, implemented Grandstream unified communication and networking products to build a powerful, centralized and scalable solution.
Watch the video to the left, and download the written case study below:
Voiceconnex
The school districts that Voiceconnex serves mostly had older, discontinued VoIP PBX systems or discontinued digital PBX systems that were often proprietary. These school districts needed to transition from outdated and obsolete systems to a modern, future-proof solution that could scale as they grow.
Thanks to Grandstream solutions, Voiceconnex was able to design and build state-of-the-art networks for school districts all over
Missouri.
Featured Webinar
Deploying Unified Communications for K-12 School Networks
Join Grandstream's Marketing Manager, Brian Van Meter to learn about K-12 school deployments and how you can leverage Grandstream to create an ideal network. During this webinar, you will learn:
- How to determine communication and network requirements for schools
- A basic setup of a district deployment and a individual facility deployment
- How two installers created school solutions based on the customer's needs
- Best practices for an education solution
Our Products
If you are looking to build a communications, management and security solution for an education system, Grandstream offers every endpoint and management system you need. Our wide range of products are able to work together to keep any hotel operating at maximum efficiency.
Wi-Fi Access Points
GWN series Wi-Fi access points provides scalability for small to large network deployments with a multitude of users. Education systems often require a powerful Wi-Fi environment that can support the mobility needs of teachers, administration staff, and students.
- Indoor access points provide up to 175 meter range and supports up to 450 clients
- Long-range weatherproof access points provide up to 300 meter range and supports up to 450 clients
- Embedded controller manages up to 50 local GWN APs; GWN.Cloud offers unlimited AP management, & GWN Manager offers on-premise software AP management
- Anti-hacking secure boot and critical data/ control lockdown
Unified Communication & Collaboration Solution
For K-12 schools, unified communications deployments typically require a diverse set of devices and features that can support the many roles and spaces within the facility. the UCM6300 series provides a high-end unified communications solution.
- Supports up to 3000 users and up to 450 concurrent calls
- Wave for Android, iOS, Chrome and Firefox browsers allows communication with all UCM6300 users & solutions
- Automated NAT firewall traversal service facilitates secure remote connections
HD USB Webcam
The GUV3100 is the perfect solution for remote education. The GUV webcam provides a high-quality video source for both students and educators, allowing for seamless class time with minimal distraction.
- Supports 1080p Full HD video at 30fps
- USB 2.0 port offers plugand- play setup, no software download/installation needed
- 2 built-in microphones offer a 1+ meter voice pickup range
- Compatible with all major third-party platforms, apps and softphones
GRP Series of Essential IP Phones
The GRP2600 series are carrier-grade IP phones designed for mass deployment and easy management, and enables a school’s communication network to be completely customized based on the needs of the users.
- Supported by GDMS which provides a centralized interface to configure, provision, manage and monitor Grandstream devices
- PoE and Wi-Fi specific models available
- Swappable face plates to allow for easy logo customization
- Supports up to 5-way audio conferencing
SIP Intercom & Speaker
The GSC3500 series of intercom speaker/ microphone and public address system allow education systems to seamlessly create intercom and paging solutions for morning announcements, class period changes, emergency announcements and much more.
- Speaker with HD acoustic chamber
- Features SIP paging, multicast paging, call waiting with priority override
- Full-band and wide-band audio codec support including Opus & G.722
- Integrated dual-band 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- One 10/100Mbps network port with PoE/PoE+
IP Door System
The GDS3705 audio door system features dual microphones and HD loudspeaker with advanced AEC to offer intercom functionality, and has a built-in RFID chip reader and keypad for secured keyless or key entry, ideal for dormitories, gyms, and other campus buildings.
- Built-in RFID chip reader for keyless entry
- Built with a metal casing to make it weatherproof and vandal resistant
- HD audio options with up to 1.5m of audio input and 3m of audio output
- Integrated PoE to power the device and provide a network connection
- Supports SIP calls to IP phones
Infrared Weatherproof IP Cameras
The GSC series of weatherproof HD IP cameras with infrared technology to monitor indoor and outdoor placements allowing school campuses to easily setup, deploy, and manage these cameras to offer a proactive security system to keep students and staff safe.
- Supports motion detection
- 3.6mm lens, ideal for wide-angle monitoring of nearby subjects
- Built-in PoE to power the device and provide a network connection
- Supports alert notifications via outbound voice or video call & email screenshot
- IP66-level weatherproof capability
Video Conferencing System
A school with an auditorium looking for a video solution to hold virtual school assemblies, speaking sessions classes, trainings, teacher meetings etc. should look no further than the GVC3220 high-end video conferencing system that provides an immersive video conferencing environment.
- Equipped with the GMD1208 desktop wireless microphone with up to 5m pickup range
- Supports sharp video quality of up to 4K Full-HD video output
- Runs on Android 9.0 operating system
- Advanced camera with 8M pixel CMOS sensor, FOV wide-angle lens, 12x zoom and PTZ for easy camera view adjustments
- 5-way 1080P or 9-way 720P
Cordless Wi-Fi IP Phone
The WP820 Cordless Wi-Fi IP Phone allows custodial, security staff, and administrators to move throughout the buildings and outdoor campus while still being able to make/receive SIP calls through the school's Wi-Fi network. It includes push-to-talk, panic and other related functions to enhance safety.
- 2 SIP accounts, 2 lines
- Dual-band Wi-Fi with efficient antenna design and advanced roaming support
- Bluetooth for syncing headsets and mobile devices (contacts and call transferring)
- HD voice & dual MIC design with AEC and Noise Shield Technology
- Rechargeable 1500mAh battery, 7.5 hour talk time, 150-hour standby
Designing a K-12 Deployment
Guide
Learn from our experts how to build a powerful education solution from the ground-up using Grandstream's award-winning solutions. You'll learn about all of the features, functionalities and products that combine to keep your school safe and connected. Fill out the form below for your free copy, share with a colleague or friend and tag us on social #Grandstream