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
WiFiAll student & teacher devices must be on the same network and accessible.
BluetoothActive on all student & teacher devices and nearby.
BonjourNot blocked on routers
ASM AccountOnly if doing shared iPads
iOS9.3+

 

TEACHER 
iPadiPad 3rd generation or later,
iPad mini or later
SupervisedOptional (recommended)
Can be sharedNo
Managed AppleIDOptional

 

STUDENT - 1-1
iPadiPad 3rd generation or later,
iPad mini or later
SupervisedRequired
Managed AppleIDOptional

 

STUDENT - SHARED 
iPadiPad mini 4th generation or later, with at least 32 GB of storage, iPad Air 2nd generation or later, with at least 32 of storage.
9.7‑inch iPad Pro, 12.9‑inch iPad Pro
SupervisedRequired
Managed AppleIDRequired


Device type pre-requisites 

iOS 

All iOS enrolment can be addressed during the installation. 

Android 

For managing Android devices, the following will be needed: 

  • 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 these domains: 

ntp.org 

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 these domains: 

  • ntp.org 

  • glpals.com 

  • Google Provisioning API, enabled in the Google Admin console. (For information, see Administrative APIs in the Google Apps Administration Help Centre.)