Schools broadband use a variety of equipment, below is a brief description of some of these devices.
Routers
RB2011(router board)
This type of router is used with all our connectivity types ADSL/FTTC, EoFTTC and Leased lines with a bandwidth up to 200 Mbps.
CCR (Cloud Core Router)
We use this type of router when the connection bandwidth is equivalent or exceeds 200 Mbps (leased lines only).
Draytek Routers
These routers are supplied to our ADSL/FTTC customers who have not purchased a security or filtering package, DIA (Direct Internet Access).
These routers can be either Wireless or Non-wireless devices, this will be determined during your provisioning
Modems
Draytek Vigor 130
These are supplied to our ADSL/FTTC customers that are using an RB2011 for connectivity
Comtrend
These are provided by Talk Talk when an EoFTTC circuit has been provisioned, they are pre-configured with the appropriate settings for your circuit.
Cabling
Fiber Connection
We currently use LC/SMF has our current standard for Fibre connections
Copper Connector
We use the industry-standard Category 5e patch cables when supplying cables to our customers.
SFP Fibre module
These modules are provided along with the appropriate cables. Manufacture and type will vary as per provisioning requirements.
