Specifications include, but are not limited to: Configure the core distribution switch for layer-3 capabilities i. Set IP address, default gateway, and subnet mask. ii. Configure EIGRP routing protocols per customer provided information or set routing configuration parameters per the configuration of the existing site router to seamlessly interoperate with the district’s existing network infrastructure devices. iii. Configure and connect the last port on the first copper blade of the distribution switch to the metro-ethernet connection provided at the site for wide area network connectivity. iv. Configure any existing security related protocols to functionally match the upgraded electronics with their decommissioned counterparts. v. Configure any other communications related protocols to functionally match the upgraded electronics with their decommissioned counterparts c. Set the simple network management protocol (SNMP) community string passwords on all devices. d. Verify connectivity to each closet by logging into a laptop from each switch in each closet. e. Install and configure switches with required accessories. f. Installation of the power over ethernet (POE) switch at the top of the switch stack for wireless access or using other topology methods recommended as best practice by the manufacturer and as specified by the district. g. Connect the access layer switches to the distribution switch in the main telecommunications room (MTR) using fiber small form-factor pluggable (SFP) modules on each end or using other topology methods recommended as best practice by the manufacturer and as specified by the district. h. Connect the remaining switches to each other using the provided 50mm stacking cables and/or longer stacking cables to aid with wire management or using other topology methods recommended as best practice by the manufacturer and as specified by the district. i. Connect the last switch in the stack to the first switch using the provided 1m stacking cable or using other topology methods recommended as best practice by the manufacturer and as specified by the district. j. Configure, name and verify all virtual local area network (VLAN) and virtual local area network dot1q trunking protocol (VTP) information with domain name and password to be supplied. Setup virtual local area network trunk protocol (VTP) server on distribution switch and clients on all access layer switches. k. Label all switches and other individual pieces of electronics with a label maker on the outside with device with the name and internet protocol (IP) address.