Eligible, as long as the device does not connect across a public right of way.

In addition, Network Interface Cards (NIC) to connect to the wireless access point are eligible if priced out separately.

One console, with or without Direct Station Selection, qualifies for a discount with each PBX or Centrex system.

In addition, the control unit for the PBX or Centrex system is eligible. Handsets for individual classrooms are not.

UPS devices are eligible if they are used for eligible devices. Quotes for UPSs should include the type of device the UPS is supporting (and, if used for a server, the function of that server).

Devices that provide for short term battery back up are eligible; devices that are hard-wired or provide for continued electrical power for substantial periods are not eligible.

Servers (and their Operating Systems) are eligible if used as:

1. Email Server
2. DHCP Server
3. DNS Server
4. Web Server (web pages, not application hosting)
5. Firewall Server
6. Terminal Server (e.g. - Windows 2003, Novell) AKA Proxy Server

Servers used as data-warehouses or application servers are not eligible. Caching and print servers are also specifically not eligible. Quotes from vendors should describe how the server will be used (firewall, email, etc.).

Maintenance, on a per-hour or annual basis, for eligible equipment is eligible. Funding for maintenance requests do NOT use up one of your "years" for hardware funding, schools may request maintenance services every year.

Quotes for maintenance must describe where the equipment is located, what is being maintained, and if a server, how the server is being used (web, email, etc.). If you are going to take bids for maintenance services, we suggest you use our template here: click here for the template for maintenance bids.

A PBX is a telephone switching system located at the school's site. The PBX provides internal station-to-station dialing and access to the public switched telephone network.

A PBX and the core PBX operating system are eligible. The main attendant console for the receptionist is also eligible.

Some features, if available separately are not eligible: E911 cards, Automatic Call Distribution, and programming modules or software.

Routers are switching devices that can act as in interface between two networks. Routers select the routing path for data traffic on the network. A router and the core router operating system are eligible for discount.

Some routers may have modules or features that are not eligible, such as functionality for content filtering, management, proxy services, caching, Virtual Private Networks and security. If these components are available separately, or the applicant specifically seeks the ineligible functions, their cost must be subtracted from the total amount of the router.

Servers (and their Operating Systems) are eligible if used as:

1. Email Server
2. DHCP Server
3. DNS Server
4. Web Server (web pages, not application hosting)
5. Firewall Server
6. Terminal Server (e.g. - Windows 2003, Novell)

Servers used as data-warehouses or application servers are not eligible. Caching, print and proxy servers are also specifically not eligible. Quotes from vendors should describe how the server will be used (firewall, email, etc.).

UPS devices are eligible if they are used for eligible devices. Quotes for UPSs should include the type of device the UPS is supporting (and, if used for a server, the function of that server).

Devices that provide for short term battery back up are eligible; devices that are hardwired or provide for continued electrical power for substantial periods are not eligible.

End user equipment (such as cameras) is generally not eligible.

CODEC devices are eligible. CODECs contain both an encoder and decoder in the same piece of equipment. Vendors of video equipment familiar with E-rate will usually have a package of "eligible" and "non-eligible" devices available for quotations.

The EMMI is an interface that gives PC and workstation users on ATM networks the ability to send and receive full motion, high quality video, CD quality stereo and high-speed data. EMMI is eligible for discount.

A PVBX integrates the functionality of a PBX by providing video integrated into the switching matrix of the PVBX. The PVBX acts as a video distribution system linking classrooms and administration as well as traditional PBX methodologies. Eligible for discount.

Multipoint Control Unit - An MCU is a bridging or switching device used in support of multipoint videoconferencing. It is eligible for discount if used in the transport of information for individual classrooms.

The same rules for an analog phone system apply for VOIP equipment. See "PBX" and "Key Systems" entry. Generally, the main control/switching unit and a receptionist's console is eligible, but handsets are not.

Please note: VOIP equipment is eligible in some instances, however VOIP services (not a purchase of equipment) provided by a company are not eligible at this time.