Getting started with EdLink is quick and easy. Below are some steps you should take prior to install to ensure it all goes smoothly.
Network pre-requisites
Ensure that the following is configured ahead of your installation with Impero:
- An 802.11 wireless network is open or using a Pre-Shared Key (PSK)
- If you use a SSL-inspecting proxy, add a temporary network without SSL interception to configure tablets
- Ensure consistent connectivity and sufficient bandwidth is available for any initial deployment of apps
- Apply the following rules to your firewall, filter and/or a proxy:
Source Port |
Destination Port |
Protocol |
Source |
Destination |
Reason |
OS Assigned |
80 433 5223 2195 2196
|
TCP |
Web Console |
Impero Server |
For Apple devices |
OS Assigned |
5228 5230 |
TCP |
Clients |
Impero Server |
For Android and Chrome devices |
GENERAL |
|
WiFi |
All student & teacher devices must be on the same network and accessible. |
Bluetooth |
Active on all student & teacher devices and nearby. |
Bonjour |
Not blocked on routers |
ASM Account |
Only if doing shared iPads |
iOS |
9.3+ |
TEACHER |
|
iPad |
iPad 3rd generation or later, |
Supervised |
Optional (recommended) |
Can be shared |
No |
Managed AppleID |
Optional |
STUDENT - 1-1 |
|
iPad |
iPad 3rd generation or later, |
Supervised |
Required |
Managed AppleID |
Optional |
STUDENT - SHARED |
|
iPad |
iPad mini 4th generation or later, with at least 32 GB of storage, iPad Air 2nd generation or later, with at least 32 of storage. |
Supervised |
Required |
Managed AppleID |
Required |
Device type pre-requisites
iOS
All iOS enrolment can be addressed during the installation.
Android
For managing Android devices, the following will be needed:
- Android version 6 or higher
- A Google Account to download the EdLink Application from the Play Store.
- An 802.11 wireless network that is open or using a Pre-Shared Key (PSK) and compatible with your tablets/phones
- Access to the below domains:
- - ntp.org
- · glpals.com
- · akamai.net
- · google.com
- · googleapis.com
- · ggpht.com
- · googleusercontent.com
- · google-analytics.com
- · gstatic.com
- · android.com
- · gvt1.com
- · googlevideo.com
Note: Specific applications may have additional requirements.
Chromebooks
For managing Chromebooks, the following will be needed:
- Google Apps for Education for your domain
- A unique Google Apps for Education account for each tablet
- An 802.11 wireless network that is open or using a Pre-Shared Key (PSK) and compatible with your tablets
- Access to the below domains:
- · ntp.org
- · glpals.com
- · akamai.net
- · google.com
- · googleapis.com
- · ggpht.com
- · googleusercontent.com
- · google-analytics.com
- · gstatic.com
- · android.com
- · gvt1.com
- · googlevideo.com
- Google Provisioning API, enabled in the Google Admin console. (For information, see Administrative APIs in the Google Apps Administration Help Centre.)
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