AHVAZ SCHOOLNET PROJECT

The Ahvaz Schoolnet Project is part of Schoolnet Iran - a nationwide project for networking Iranians schools, directed and supported by SAF.

Partner: SAF's local partner in this project and the host of the city's School Information Center (being established) is Shahid Chamran University.

Expenses

Estimates for expenses related to the Ahvaz Schoolnet Project are:

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 and tech-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 of the 5 ongoing projects in Ahvaz can be viewed here.

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

School Information Center Requirements: The Ahvaz School Information Center, which will act as a local ISP for schools in the province currently requires the following items:

• 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 in Ahvaz will receive training on networking and Internet use during workshops organized by SAF.

Mirroring Internet Resources: One of the main servers at the Ahvaz School Information Center will mirror the main Schoolnet site for fast and easy access to its resources by the students. Web pages for each school, and the Ahvaz School Information Center will also be designed.