Overview of NextGen Network project
The NextGen Network Upgrade is a multi-year project designed to improve the capacity, robustness and security of Ohio University's wired and wireless network infrastructure. When complete, the project will provide a 40 Gbps core with a mix of 1 Gbps and 10 Gbps single mode fiber optic links to individual buildings, and 100 Mbps to the desktop.
Currently the project is slated for completion by 2014.
Project Timeline
| Work Activity | Work Start Date | Work End Date |
| Award Vendor Contract | Jan '09 | Jun '09 |
| Procure Network Equipment (First Bond) | May '09 | Oct '10 |
| Core Fiber Links | May '09 | Nov '09 |
| Network Management Systems | Oct '09 | Mar '10 |
| Primary Core Router Installation | Oct '09 | Oct '09 |
| Virtual Private Network | Oct '09 | Nov '09 |
| Athens Wired Network | Oct '09 | Apr '13 |
| Network Access Control | Dec '09 | Apr '13 |
| Procure Network Equipment (Second Bond) | May '11 | Jan '14 |
| Regional Wired Network | May '11 | Dec '12 |
| Regional Out of Band Management Network | May '11 | Dec '12 |
| Athens Out of Band Management Network | Aug '11 | Apr '13 |
| Secondary Router Installation | Oct '11 | Oct '11 |
| Regional Wireless Network | Dec '12 | Jul '13 |
| Athens Wireless Network | Mar '13 | Mar '14 |
