QAZVIN SCHOOLNET PROJECT

The Qazvin 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 is Payam Noor University.

Expenses

Estimates for expenses related to the Qazvin 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 Qazvin.

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

Match funding: We have a generous donor who matches every Dollar you donate. Any amount you contribute towards the Qazvin Schoolnet Project will therefore be doubled and spent entirely on the project.

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 Qazvin 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 Qazvin will receive training on networking and Internet use during workshops organized by SAF.

Mirroring Internet Resources: One of the main servers at the Qazvin 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 Qazvin School Information Center will also be designed.