AHVAZ SCHOOLNET PROJECT

The Ahvaz Schoolnet Project is part of Schoolnet Iran - anationwide project for networking Iranians schools, directed andsupported by SAF.

Partner: SAF's local partner inthis project and the host of the city's School Information Center (beingestablished) is Shahid Chamran University .

Expenses

Estimates for expenses related to the Ahvaz Schoolnet Projectare:

1. School Information Center
   • Internet connection fee (annual): $18,750
   • Equipment: $20,000
2. School sites
   • Equipment: $11,250
3. Technical support: $6,250
   (hardware and software - annual)

The School Information Center acts as Internet Service Provider andtech-support center for all schools under coverage in Khuzistan.

Total expenses for connecting 10 schools in Ahvaz will therefore be $160,000 for the first year, and $25,000 for each subsequent year.

Completed Projects: Details ofthe 5 ongoing projects in Ahvaz can be viewedhere .

Internet Connectivity: High speedInternet connectivity will be provided through a satellite dish fordownlink, and a leased data line for uplink. Schools will connect to thecenter either via dedicated leased lines or dialup.

School Information Center Requirements: The Ahvaz School Information Center, which will act as alocal ISP for schools in the province currently requires the followingitems:

• Three Pentium III servers with UPS
• One router (Cisco 2610 or higher) with internal modems
• 16 telephone lines
• One leased line for data uplink
• One satellite dish for data downlink
• Four Pentium III workstations

School Internet Site Requirements: Each school computer lab with Internet connectivity will need

• One Pentium III server
• 10 Pentium III workstations
• One dedicated leased line
• One modem
• One UPS
• Computer desks, chairs, and other related equipment

Educational Programs for Teachers: At least two computer teachers from each connected school inAhvaz will receive training on networking and Internet use duringworkshops organized by SAF.

Mirroring Internet Resources: Oneof the main servers at the Ahvaz School Information Center will mirrorthe main Schoolnet site for fastand easy access to its resources by the students. Web pages for eachschool, and the Ahvaz School Information Center will also bedesigned.