Case Study: Tyne Coast College achieves future-ready campus networking with NETGEAR

Tyne Coast College chooses networking solution designed to sail the seven seas and beyond

Tyne Coast College, a large further education college in England, faced a significant challenge in upgrading its network infrastructure to support ambitious expansion plans and the high-bandwidth demands of specialized maritime training simulators. Following a merger that created six campus sites with over 4,000 devices, the college needed a robust, future-proof solution to ensure seamless connectivity and coverage. They initiated a tender process to find a vendor that could meet these needs, ultimately selecting NETGEAR and its ProSAFE networking products.

NETGEAR implemented a comprehensive solution featuring M4300-10G stackable managed switches to create a 10GbE core and deployed 76 WAC720 dual-band wireless access points managed by a WC9500 wireless controller. The results were highly successful, with the new network providing the necessary bandwidth and reliability to handle all connected devices and support next-generation simulators. The upgrade future-proofed the college's infrastructure, with NETGEAR’s lifetime warranty ensuring long-term support. Staff and students now enjoy a fast, resilient network that facilitates both daily operations and specialized training.

Tyne Coast College