Relevant Network Clauses in the Specifications for the Construction of Digital Campuses in Primary and Secondary Schools

When planning school informatization, planners are often asked one straightforward question: “What exactly does the specification require for campus networks?” The Specifications for the Construction of Digital Campuses in Primary and Secondary Schools lays out a full framework for digital campus construction. When narrowed down to networking, the core requirements fall into four categories: bandwidth, coverage, management and security.

1. Bandwidth & Coverage: Build a Future-Proof Foundation

Teaching applications are becoming increasingly bandwidth-intensive: multimedia classrooms, online teaching research and cloud desktops all demand stable network capacity. The specification recommends a fibre-first approach: fibre to building and gigabit connectivity to every classroom.
AINOPOL deploys fibre backbones in a single rollout. Classrooms connect via optical APs or hybrid optical-electrical wall panels, which deliver both network connectivity and power supply over one cable. Playgrounds, dormitories and canteens are covered by unified Wi‑Fi 6. Dual-band steering guarantees stable performance under high concurrency. Even when all students open devices simultaneously right after class dismissal, the network stays responsive. Teachers and students directly experience the benefit of reserved bandwidth headroom.

The advantage of a solid foundational network is that future upgrades only require swapping end devices, without recabling. School budgets are directed toward educational applications instead of repeated civil construction. This is why an all-optical network is widely adopted as Phase 1 of digital campus projects. Once the backbone is laid, follow-up applications run on the same infrastructure, without rip-and-replace overhauls.
A practical planning tip: reserve four isolated access zones from the outset — teaching, administrative office, visitor and IoT. Even if only the teaching network is deployed in the first phase, the full blueprint is finalised, eliminating repeated argumentation in later construction stages.

2. Management: One Network, One Unified Platform

Campus networks carry more than internet traffic: class broadcast, video intercom, security surveillance and visitor management all run on the same infrastructure. AINOPOL converges these services onto a single all-optical network managed from one unified cloud platform. Device status, network topology and alerts are centrally displayed. Faults can be located remotely, and most issues resolved online. Schools do not need a dedicated full-time network administrator for daily operation.
For group schools with multiple campuses, unified management is supported. Policy templates can be pushed in batch and take effect across the whole school district at once.

3. Security & Compliance: Four Practical Mandates

Internet access authentication
Teachers and students connect via real-name Portal authentication. Every account is tied to an identifiable user, and online behaviours are traceable. This is also a key inspection item under Public Security Order No.176, requiring verified real-name access so every connected user can be audited.

Traffic governance
URL filtering and application identification block non-educational content during class hours. Role-based and time-based policy sets separate rules for school hours and after-school periods.

Network zoning and isolation
Teaching, office and visitor networks are logically isolated. Visitor terminals cannot reach student records or financial systems, shrinking the attack surface and meeting the isolation requirements of Order No.176.

Log retention
Access logs are generated together with authentication records and retained locally on the platform for at least six months for audit and traceability. Logs can be retrieved and exported by account or class during official inspections.

AINOPOL’s integrated Connectivity & Security solution is built on an all-optical foundation, powered by audio-video convergence engines and embedded security controls. It comes bundled with perimeter defence, intrusion detection and anti-malware capabilities. It supports regular security self-inspections and rectification, fully aligning with the supervision checklist of Order No.176.

FAQ

Q: Do legacy campuses need complete recabling for renovation?
A: No. The all-optical solution supports reusing existing conduits and selected legacy wiring. Renovation can be rolled out building by building.

Q: How to manage Wi‑Fi access for visiting parents?
A: Visitors connect to an independent, isolated SSID. Access permissions expire automatically after a set period.

Q: Are classroom optical APs difficult to maintain?
A: Hybrid optical-electrical cables deliver power and network in one plug-and-play run. Faults are located remotely via the platform, and general administrative staff can replace terminals.