Do I need a LAN (Local Area Network) to use this appliance?
Yes, a minimum Gigabit LAN (Cat 5e) is required that connects all the client computers to the MSS appliance via a switch (preferably Gigabit). It is only thereafter that one can boot the client computers using the My sCool Server. Hence, a reliable and high quality local area network is crucial for the proper functioning of a MSS based infrastructure and for experiencing its full benefits.
We also strongly insist on deploying structured networking as compared to unstructured networking. Structured networking is a one time investment which guarantees life-long trouble free functioning. Herein are a few images that will help explain the visible difference between structured and unstructured networking.
However 10/100 Fast Ethernet (Cat 5) can also be used wherein you may experience minimal but acceptable delays in the client boot process. One needs to be careful not to daisy-chain
Do note that one need not invest in a Cat 6 infrastructure as that is 10xGigabit which is far beyond than what is needed and shall not add any additional performance benefit whatsoever.
For further details, we recommend that you see these very helpful networking guidelines.
Depicting the significance of networking to experience the benefits of the MSS
The My sCool Server consists of several services that are served over a network and require an IP address to be assigned to it at all times. Once an IP address is assigned to it, other devices know where to request for the content. This is needed ...
Up to seventy (70) simultaneous clients systems have been bench-marked on our entry level server offering over a gigabit (1000 Mbps / Cat 5e and above) network. For specific details or any further queries, do contact us. Number of user accounts that ...
If you already have sufficient computers and a local area wired network that meets the prerequisites criterion then you need not purchase anything additional. This solution is designed with open-source principles at its very core and hence we support ...
No, Internet connection is absolutely not required for the My sCool Server's operation or to use this solution on a day to day basis. However, to avail updates and improvements on a periodic basis or to get our instant remote support one will need to ...
No, GNU/Linux distribution has been used to create the server. It uses open source licenses and all the applications are governed by their own licenses. Freedom granted by those are applicable to the use of this server. See Also Do we need to ...