For a detailed explanation of school policies, troubleshooting and requirements please see our comprehensive website.
BYOD Policy as at 4June2015 (pdf 73 KB)
BYOD Timeline 4June2015 (pdf 11 KB)
BYOD specifications (pdf 36 KB)
BYOD User Charter (pdf 63 KB)
Wireless Network Connection Requirements
The only requirement for devices to connect to Kotara High School's WiFi is support of 5GHz networks.
For example, the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 lists support for the Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac protocols, which include both 2.4GHz and 5GHz.
If considering other devices, check which WiFi protocols are supported (e.g. a/b/g/n/ac).
| Protocol | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|
| a |  |
5GHz |
| b |  |
2.4GHz |
| g | |
2.4GHz |
| n |  |
2.4GHz or 5GHz (in most cases, this is 2.4GHz only - a clue as to when support of the n protocol means 5GHz compatibility is if the device also supports the a protocol, i.e. b/g/n vs a/b/g/n) |
| ac | |
5GHz |
Most major technology retailers are aware of the requirements and should be able to assist you if you are unsure.