Case Study: Nexthop Delivers Multigig Fibre Internet & Campus Interconnection for Leading Sydney Private School

A prestigious private school in Sydney with multiple campus buildings required a high-performance, reliable, and scalable network to support. With multiple campus buildings spread across a large area, the school needed to ensure seamless connectivity for students, teachers, and administrative staff. From smart classrooms and e-learning platforms to campus-wide security systems and high-speed internet access, the demand for a high-performance, reliable, and scalable network was critical to support:

• Digital learning platforms (cloud-based education tools, video streaming)
• BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) programs (1,000+ concurrent student/teacher devices)
• Administrative systems (student portals, cloud backups, CCTV security)
• Future-ready infrastructure (VR learning, IoT-enabled classrooms)

Challenges

• Legacy Network Limitations – Outdated copper-based connections caused slow speeds and dropouts during peak usage.
• Teachers experienced delays when streaming educational videos.
• Students faced connectivity issues during online exams.
• Inter-Building Latency – Poor connectivity between admin buildings, classrooms, and sports facilities disrupted operations.
• Security & Compliance Risks – Student data and exam systems required a secure, monitored network .
• Scalability for Growth – Needed a future-proof solution to support more devices and emerging EdTech.

Solution: Nexthop Multigig Fibre Internet + Dark Fibre Campus Interconnection

Nexthop deployed a high-speed, low-latency fibre network with:

• Multigig Fibre Internet (2.5G/10G Symmetrical)
• Dedicated enterprise-grade fibre with guaranteed uptime (99.99% SLA).
• Prioritised bandwidth for critical applications (e.g., online exams, video conferencing).
• Content filtering & cybersecurity integration for student safety.
• Dark Fibre Campus Backbone
• Private fibre links between all school buildings (admin, classrooms, library, sports centre).
• Near-zero latency for real-time collaboration (e.g., live-streamed lectures, cloud-based LMS).
• Redundant paths to ensure uptime during network maintenance.
• SD-WAN for Intelligent Traffic Routing
• Automatically prioritises learning apps (Zoom, Google Classroom) over non-critical traffic.
• Seamless failover to backup connections if primary fibre is disrupted.

Implementation

• Fibre optic cabling installed across campus (future-proofed for 100G+ upgrades).
• Nexthop’s aggregation switches deployed for high-density device connectivity.
• Cybersecurity integration (firewalls, content filtering, DDoS protection).
• Wi-Fi 6 access points for high-density device support in classrooms.

Results & Benefits

✅ 10x Faster Internet Speeds – No more buffering during video lessons or exams.

✅ Reliable Campus-Wide Connectivity – Teachers and students experience seamless roaming between buildings.

✅ Enhanced Security – Compliant with education data protection standards.

✅ Scalability – Ready for IoT smart classrooms, VR learning, and cloud-based exams.

✅ Cost Efficiency – Eliminated expensive leased lines with a one-time dark fibre investment.

Conclusion

By deploying Nexthop’s multigig fibre internet and dark fibre campus network, the school transformed its digital infrastructure into a high-speed, secure, and future-ready learning environment.