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Technical Requirements for Reading Assistant

Check these system requirements and whitelists and share them with your IT team.

The Reading Assistant System Requirements below lists system and device requirements to run Reading Assistant, including:

Device and Browser Versions‍

To use Reading Assistant, you need to use an up-to-date web browser.  When using Chromebooks, use Chrome as your browser, and when using iPads, only use Safari as your browser.

Reading Assistant supports the latest two versions of all major browsers, unless otherwise noted. If your browser displays a message that you need to update your browser, then update your browser by following the prompts on the screen. If the message is still displayed after you update the browser, try clearing your browser cache and cookies.

Devices 

Specs

Operating System

Browser

 

Device Setup 

Desktop or Laptop with Windows

Minimum 4GB of RAM

Current OS version and up to 2 prior versions 

Chrome or Microsoft Edge

Windows-Based PC Setup

Chromebook

Minimum 4GB of RAM

Current OS version and up to 2 prior versions 

Chrome Only

Chromebook Setup

iMac

Minimum 4GB of RAM

Current OS version and up to 2 prior versions

Chrome or Safari

Mac Setup

iPad

3 LDDPR4 RAM

Current OS version and up to 2 prior versions

Safari Only

iPad Setup

 

NOTE: iPads are compatible ONLY with student users. Teachers and Admins must login to Reading Assistant on another device type.

Headsets

Headsets are not required. However, if headsets are being used, we recommend headsets without a mute button, and with a USB connector such as the Logitech Education Headset. For iPads, the Logitech 3.5mm Headset for the classroom works well. If the 3.5mm headset needs an adapter, we strongly recommend an Apple brand lightning adapter or USB-C adapter.

Tips for headsets

  • Noise-cancelling microphone, ideally optimized for dictation software.

  • Dual, over-ear or on-ear earphones.

  • No controls - avoid headsets with accessible mute or volume controls.

  • Choose a microphone with a long enough boom (arm) to extend in front of a student's mouth.

  • Connector - A USB analog connection is preferred for non-iOS devices.

  • Choose a headset that can hold up to repeated student use.


Network Requirements

Reading Assistant requires 10 Mbps download and upload to run efficiently. The classroom's internet bandwidth should support every device running at 10mbps. If your students are having trouble with lagging or loading, we suggest running a speed test on the device: speedtest.net

To ensure optimal performance of Reading Assistant Learning, especially when used by multiple students simultaneously, schools and districts may need to configure internal firewalls, content filters, and network settings to allow proper communication with Reading Assistant Learning’s servers. The following guidelines outline the necessary firewall ports, URL allowlists, and network requirements. 

Firewall and Content Filter Configuration

Please configure your firewall and content filter to allow outbound access to the following servers and services:

Allowed Domains & URLs

  • *.istation.com

  • *.amiralearning.com

  • *.prod.amira.cloud

  • *.amazonaws.com

  • istation.apm.us-east-2.aws.elastic-cloud.com

  • *.cloudfront.net

  • wss://*.amira.cloud:443

  • https://sentry.io:443

  • https://www.google.com:443/speech-api/*

  • https://googleapis.com

  • https://www.google-analytics.com

  • *.app.amiralearning.com

  • *.amira.services

  • sftp.rosters.app.amiralearning.com

  • *.api.prod.amira.cloud

  • *.authorization.prod.amira.cloud

  • *.content.prod.amira.cloud

  • *.core.prod.amira.cloud

  • *.legacy.prod.amira.cloud

  • *.reports.prod.amira.cloud

  • *.ws.prod.amira.cloud

  • *.graphql.prod.amira.cloud

  • *.*.amiralearning.com

  • *.*.prod.amira.cloud

Required TCP Ports

  • TCP 443, 80 – Web traffic (Note: Port 80 HTTP requests are automatically redirected to HTTPS 443)

  • TCP 990, 59002, 59003, 59004, 59010 – Secure FTP file transfers 
     

Network Hardware Requirements

To support Reading Assistant Learning’s communication protocol and ensure reliable connectivity, devices must have:

  • Network Interface Cards (NICs) supporting TCP/IP

  • Support for wireless networks, including:

    • 802.11a

    • 802.11g

    • 802.11n

  • For at-home use, most standard internet plans provide adequate bandwidth for Reading Assistant. However, internet speed may vary depending on in-home use with other devices.

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