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The rush for Xirrus and our many partners begins now. | WI-FI for K-12 ENVIRONMENTS E-Rate 2.0

| WI-FI, HOWARD & YOU The Game Changer for K-12 Environments: Wi-Fi allows learning to be tailored to the child.

| The Big Picture: The Revolution of Learning The more things changed the more they stayed the same - until now! Thanks to Howard and Wi-Fi

| The program is now built to support 1:1 Learning and having it completed by Everything you need to know about E-Rate is changing NOW. The Priority in Funding will Focus on just 2 Categories: Category 1 Broadband access to each eligible school site Category 2 Wi-Fi enabled infrastructure for each school The Wi-Fi funding program will have a minimum of $1 Billion per year for The funding will be based on $150/student to cover 5 years Enrollment x District E-Rate % x $150 = Cap Cost for 5 Year Wi-Fi funding Ex: 10,000 x 85% x 150 = $1.275M / District 15% = $225K = $1.5 Million The network must be built for destiny! (1:1, but in reality 2-3:1) Must be built to support students & 1:1 for a minimum of 5 years Even tiny 1 room schools will be getting $9, for Wi-Fi $1 Billion per year for 5 years just for Wi-Fi E-Rate 2.0 is now all about just two things: Broadband and Wi-Fi What is E-Rate 2.0? Why Do We Care?

| WI-FI AS A PURCHASE (5 YEAR CAP) TotalWi-Fi Cap District Student Enrollment District % Discount Students Funded $150 / Student 5 Year E-rate Cap Budget Amount Due by District Total Budget $ 30,00085%25,500150$3,825,000$675,000$4,500,000 E-Rate 2.0 Budget Calculations WI-FI AS A SERVICE (5 YEAR CAP) TotalWi-Fi Cap District Student Enrollment District % Discount Students Funded $150 / Student 5 Year E-rate Cap Budget Amount Due by District Total Budget $ WAAS per Year Average 30,00085%25,500150$3,825,000$675,000$4,500,000900,000 All you need to get your 5 year budget: District Enrollment E-Rate Discount % You must use the districts discount % - different from previous years

| Who and What Are Eligible? 178K School Sites Nation Wide E-Rate Discount 85% - 20% 5-Year Funding Cycle – Network built for 1:1 Learning; Future Proofed Something NEW- All Schools Are Eligible for the Program. All Public/Private K-12 Schools are eligible for Wi-Fi Funding

| FFL E-Rate Budget Cap for Schools

| What We Know About E-Rate 2.0 The Next Steps on the E-Rate 2.0 Timeline Eligible Services List (ESL) was released August 4 th for review ESL review and comment period will end September 3 rd, and the reply to the comment period will end September 15 th. ESL list approved and released to start E-Rate 2.0 by October 1 st Target The FCC approved the 7 th Order (E-Rate 2.0) July 11, 2014 Simultaneously, the New E-Rate 2.0 USAC Form 470 & 471 forms are being prepared. They should be available by late September to Early October for review and release. Approval of the Form 470/471 No later than late September The race for E-Rate 2.0 is going to being October 15 th, but we will see early applications. This means you must be ready now! The Race of Form 470’s is going to start mid October.

| Breaking News on E-Rate 2.0 The FCC approved the 7 th Order (E-Rate 2.0) July The E-Rate Rules Kicked in September 18, The Next Steps on the E-Rate 2.0 Timeline Eligible Services List review and comment period ended September 3 rd, and the reply to the comment period closed September 15 th. ESL should be approved by October 1, The new E-Rate 2.0 USAC Forms 470 and 471 were submitted for approval September 15 th. Look for approval by October 15, The for E-Rate 2.0 is on. The prime time to be in schools is now through October. The Race of Form 470 submissions is going to start in mid October. Expect breaking news and updates to accelerate over the next several weeks

What Is Eligible for E-Rate 2.0? Access points used in a local area network (LAN) or (WLAN) environments Wireless LAN Controllers Software necessary to support this list of eligible broadband internal connections and components, including Client Access Licenses for LAN/WLAN networks Cabling, connectors, and related components used for internal broadband connections Caching Servers Firewalls used to ensure the continued operation of eligible equipment by protecting equipment from security hazards Network Switches Routers Racks that support eligible internal connections and components UPS/Battery Backup necessary to basic power protection for eligible equipment Improvements and upgrades to components on this list of eligible broadband internal connections NOTE (1) Functionalities listed above that can be virtualized and equipment that combines eligible functionalities, like routing and switching, are also eligible. (2) A manufacturer’s multi-year warranty for a period up to three years and provided as an integral part of an eligible component, without a separately identifiable cost, may be included in the cost of the component. Eligible Broadband Internal Connections and Components |

NEW Wi-Fi As a Managed Service Eligible Managed Internal Broadband WAMS | Services provided by a third party for the operation, management, and/or monitoring of eligible broadband internal connections and components For example, managed internal broadband services may include services necessary to manage and repair the LAN/WLAN network, such as diagnostic services, 24-hour network monitoring, or help desk support. In some managed services models, the third party manager owns and installs the equipment and school and library applicants lease the equipment as part of the managed services contract. In other cases, the school or library may own the equipment, but have a third party manage it for them.

Basic Maintenance of Eligible Broadband Internal Connections and Components | E-Rate support is available for basic maintenance and technical support The following basic maintenance services are eligible: Repair and upkeep of eligible hardware Wire and cable maintenance Configuration changes Basic technical support including online and telephone based technical support Software upgrades and patches including bug fixes and security patches

| WI-FI for K-12 ENVIRONMENTS E-Rate 2.0 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS