The Baypoint Group (TBG), a company of 50 consultants
Create a summary and presentation to deliver to the staff of a medical client about WLANs
You are employed by The Baypoint Group (TBG), a company of 50 consultants that assists organizations and businesses with issues involving network planning, design, implementation,and problem solving. You have recently been hired by TBG to work with one of their new clients, Vincent Medical Center (VMC), a large health care facility, concerning their wireless needs.
Each day, VMC doctors and nurses throughout the facility attend to thousands of patients, update medical records, issue prescriptions, and order medical exams. VMC deployed a sophisticated suite of medical software that stores all patient records, exam results, and diagnoses. The system is also fully integrated with VMC’s pharmacy and can process purchase orders,payments,and receipts as well as inventory and shipments. However,all data entry and processing currently requires that a staff member be at a nursing station or office to access the application and central VMC database.
- VMC is interested in learning about the possibilities of upgrading all of its infrastructure and deploying a wireless network to allow doctors, nurses, and all staff to access information from anywhere within the entire medical facility (two buildings). VMC does not want to spend money installing additional network cabling connections to every patient room. VMC has asked you to make a presentation to its administrator regarding the use of a WLAN.
Create a presentation to deliver to the staff about WLANs. Be sure to cover the following points:
• Greater mobility for doctors and nurses
• Ease and cost of installation
• Easier network modifications
• Increased network reliability
• Radio signal interference
• Security
Sample Answer
Presentation: Wireless LAN (WLAN) for VMC
Introduction
Good morning, everyone. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs). As you know, VMC is committed to providing the highest quality patient care. A modern, robust WLAN can significantly enhance your ability to do just that.
What is a WLAN?
A WLAN is a wireless network that uses radio waves to connect devices, such as computers, tablets, and smartphones. This technology allows users to access the internet and network resources without the need for physical cables.