Walnut School: Centrally Managed Campus Wi-Fi Infrastructure
How Indio Networks delivered comprehensive Wi-Fi coverage across the Wakad, Pune campus with UniMax UM-325AX and UM-525AX(P) Access Points, role-based staff/student SSIDs, bandwidth policies, student web filtering, and centralized cloud management via Indio NMS.
About Walnut School
Walnut School, Wakad, Pune, is an educational institution focused on creating a modern, technology-enabled learning environment. With digital learning and internet-enabled activities forming an important part of the school ecosystem, reliable wireless connectivity is essential for students, teachers, and administrative staff.
To support its growing connectivity needs, the school required Wi-Fi coverage across the entire Wakad campus along with centralized cloud management of its Access Points. The network also needed separate SSIDs for staff and students, different bandwidth allocation for each group, and web filtering to provide students with a controlled and secure browsing environment.
Project Profile
Overview, Requirements & Solution
A consolidated executive summary of Walnut School's campus wireless network deployment.
Overview
Walnut School, Wakad, Pune, is an educational institution focused on modern, technology-enabled learning. With digital learning forming an integral part of the school ecosystem, dependable wireless connectivity was essential across academic, administrative, and student environments.
Key Requirements
- Reliable Wi-Fi coverage across the entire Wakad campus.
- Centralized cloud management of all Access Points.
- Separate SSIDs for staff and students.
- Different bandwidth allocation for staff and students.
- Controlled internet access for students through web filtering.
- Easy monitoring and a scalable wireless infrastructure.
How We Helped
- Deployed 10 UniMax UM-325AX & 3 UM-525AX(P) APs across campus.
- Provided comprehensive Wi-Fi coverage across the Wakad campus.
- Created separate SSIDs for staff and students.
- Implemented custom bandwidth allocation policies for each group.
- Enabled web filtering on student network to restrict unwanted sites.
- Integrated with Indio NMS for centralized cloud management & monitoring.
Operational Challenges & Technical Solutions
Addressing campus-wide coverage, multi-group network segregation, and student internet safety with Indio Networks wireless technology.
The Operational Challenges
Campus coverage, user segregation, filtering & managementGrowing Wireless Device Density
Walnut School required reliable Wi-Fi connectivity across its campus to support the increasing use of wireless devices for academic, administrative, and day-to-day activities, making adequate coverage an essential requirement.
Differentiated User Group Requirements
A common SSID and identical bandwidth allocation for all users could not provide the required level of control, as staff and students had distinct connectivity and priority requirements.
Need for Controlled Browsing & Web Filtering
The school needed web filtering capabilities to restrict access to inappropriate or unwanted websites while allowing students to use the internet for their academic activities.
Complex Device-by-Device Management
Managing multiple Access Points individually would make network administration complex. The school required a centralized cloud-based platform to manage and monitor the entire wireless infrastructure from a single interface.
The Solution
UniMax APs, Group SSIDs, Web Filtering & Indio NMSCampus-Wide UniMax AP Deployment
A total of 10 UniMax UM-325AX and 3 UniMax UM-525AX(P) Access Points were deployed across the campus, establishing a robust wireless infrastructure to support the connectivity requirements of students and staff.
Separate SSIDs & Bandwidth Policies
Separate SSIDs were configured for staff and students, enabling the school to identify and manage the two user groups independently with tailored bandwidth allocation policies.
Student Network Web Filtering
Web filtering was implemented on the student network to restrict unwanted and inappropriate websites, helping the school maintain a safer and more controlled browsing environment.
Centralized Indio NMS Cloud Management
The deployed APs were centrally managed through Indio NMS, providing unified visibility, monitoring, and cloud-based control across the entire campus wireless infrastructure from a single interface.
Results & Impact
The tangible outcomes delivered by Indio Networks for Walnut School, Wakad, Pune.
13 APs Deployed
10 UM-325AX and 3 UM-525AX(P) APs providing comprehensive campus coverage.
Dedicated SSIDs
Independent staff and student networks with tailored bandwidth allocation.
Student Web Filtering
Restricted inappropriate content, creating a controlled digital learning environment.
Central Indio NMS
Unified cloud management and real-time monitoring through a single dashboard.
Deployed Technology Stack
Enterprise-grade wireless access points and cloud network management software deployed for Walnut School.
UniMax UM-325AX
High-Density Wi-Fi 6 Indoor AP (10 Units)
High-performance indoor Wi-Fi 6 Access Points providing seamless connectivity and high throughput for classrooms and academic halls.
UniMax UM-525AX(P)
High-Capacity Outdoor AP (3 Units)
Ruggedized, high-capacity outdoor access points ensuring reliable coverage across open grounds, courtyards, and common campus spaces.
Indio NMS Cloud
Centralized Cloud Management Platform
Unified cloud-based management platform enabling centralized configuration, monitoring, SSID policies, bandwidth control, and troubleshooting.