How to Setup WiFi For School Bus
A WiFi for School Bus can be installed in several ways depending on the bus, the vendor and the school district. The first step is to determine what type of connection to install: USB or ethernet cards. Once this has been established, the installation process begins. The first step is normally determining if a dedicated WLAN or single WLAN is required. If a WLAN is required, the vendor will provide a station WAP or a bus WAP that connects to the existing bus.
For a single WLAN, installation can be done using a single vendor; if a WLAN is required, installation can be done with two different vendors. One option is to replace the existing bus with a new one with a high-speed connection via an SD card. Another option is to replace the entire bus with a brand new 4Gps antenna or a wi-Fi repeater. Each option has its own advantages and disadvantages.
To replace the bus with a wi-Fi enabled card, a smart phone with an SD card reader is required. It is recommended to use a smart phone with OVI engine because the OVI OVR card does not support WEP. Another option is to use the SD card inserted into a flash drive. This is also supported by some smart phones with OVI engines.
Installation is completed using a special software package that connects to the bus using a USB connector and a SD card. This software package is necessary to control the installation and ensures that the SD card is properly formatted before installation. The SD card can also be formatted using the PC with an SD reader. Get more facts about WiFi at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wi-Fi_Direct.
Most of the ConnectED Bus™ buses have a dual GPS receiver and a transmitter. These devices need to be positioned near the driver's seat to receive GPS signals. A small LCD panel with a large image of the bus containing the route and time is displayed while starting the route. This panel can be used to store information and make the process of entering stops more efficient. The other display is an indicator LED. An indicator LED looks like a traffic light but with longer wavelengths and a brighter color.
The next step is to find RhinoWare WiFi hotspot in the area. Some schools use free WiFi access as it is easier than having a wireless router installed. A school bus system should ideally have two or more hotspots to provide coverage in case of multiple location locations. If the signal is weak in one or more of the main areas, the signal strength will be greatly reduced and the schools will incur additional costs for signal monitoring.