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iPad Network Requirements for Extempore: District IT Guide
iPad Network Requirements for Extempore: District IT Guide

A comprehensive IT guide for iPad network requirements on Extempore, covering speeds, Wi-Fi setup, and troubleshooting

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Written by Sam Slagle
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Quick Setup Checklist

  • Minimum Upload Speed: 2 Mbps

  • Minimum Download Speed: 5 Mbps

  • Maximum Latency: 100ms

Signal Strength

iPads require a strong and reliable connection to the web. Make sure you check your internet connection throughout all times of day and in all areas of the school campus. One of the perks of iPads is their mobility, so you need to make sure the signal strength is strong, reliable, and distributed evenly thought the entire school campus without sacrificing network speed. If you deploy 1,000 iPads then you need a wireless LAN that can handle all of them being connected simultaneously.

Detailed Network Requirements

  1. Network Performance Specifications

    • Upload Speed: 2+ Mbps required for audio/video uploads

    • Download Speed: 5+ Mbps for prompt playback

    • Latency: Keep under 100ms

    • Packet Loss: Must be under 1%

    • Jitter: Maximum 30ms allowed

  2. Wi-Fi Configuration

    • Recommended: 5 GHz network band

    • Required Signal Strength: Above -65 dBm

    • Ensure consistent coverage in testing areas

  3. Required Network Access

    • Ports to Open:

      • TCP/UDP 80 (HTTP)

      • TCP/UDP 443 (HTTPS)

      • UDP 3478 (required only if using WebRTC)

    • Whitelist Extempore domains in SSL/TLS inspection

      • *.extemporeapp.com

Device Setup Requirements

๐Ÿ“ฑ iPad Requirements:

  • iOS 13 or later

  • Clear background apps before testing

Troubleshooting Tips

  • Before Testing Sessions:

    • Run network diagnostic test

    • Use Extempore's Video Check Tool

    • Verify all ports are open

    • Test microphone and camera access

  • VPN Considerations:

    • Ensure VPN supports high-speed media traffic

    • Check for latency issues

    • Verify media stream access

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