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1.0 Introduction The purpose of this report is to analyse the current John Paul College network with the objective of improving the system. The report will contain information regarding the present system in place covering the advantages and disadvantages of the network. It will also address the changes that will be implemented to enhance the current network. 2.0 The Current Network The John Paul College network is almost completely wireless. Exceptions to this include staff, desktop computers in the primary school and senior school, all being connected by CAT5 cable. The wireless network reaches all parts of the college campus from the Coleman Centre to Sick Bay to the JPIC. (Refer to Appendix A) The current data transfer rate present throughout the campus is 11Mbps (MegaBits Per Second). A typical installation would have a wireless access point connected to a classroom network point, usually mounted upon a wall near the roof of the room. Currently the school employs two types of wireless connections points, one for 64 persons and more recently, 128 person wireless access points. Each portable computer that wishes to connect to