Cloud Safe Network allows you to use Linewize technologies in a cloud-only environment without needing a physical Linewize Filter Appliance. Schools using Qustodio’s School Safe Networks feature must turn on Cloud Safe Network.
What is the Cloud Safe Network?
Cloud Safe Network is an important component of the Linewize Cloud service. The Connect agent uses the IP subnet list configuration to determine whether the device is on a school (safe) or outside a school (unsafe) network. All networks are considered unsafe by default.
Note
Classroom Manager access and availability remain unchanged. Cloud Safe Network uses your school's public IP address to detect safe networks, Classroom Manager functions on a safe network exactly as it does when behind a physical Linewize Filter appliance.
IP Address |
Outcome |
|---|---|
Matches known association |
Safe network. |
Does not match any known association |
Unsafe network. |
Before you begin
You must have permission to manage Object Pools.
Turn on Cloud Safe Network in Linewize Filter
1. Turn on Cloud Safe Network
Contact your Linewize Account or Success Manager to turn on Cloud Safe Network on your Linewize Filter.
2. Create an IP Subnet List
Obtain a list of public IP addresses used by your school.
In Linewize Filter, go to Configuration > Objects > Pools.
Select Add Pool.
Enter a Pool Name and Pool Description.
Select IP Subnet List from the Type dropdown.
Select Save.
Select Add Entry to add each of the public IP addresses that your school uses.
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Enter an Entry, Name and Description. The Entry must be written in CIDR notation (for example, 121.200.5.153/32).
Important
Cloud Safe Network only accepts subnets of /24 or smaller (256 addresses or fewer).
Larger ranges (for example, /16 or /8) will be ignored.
Always use the smallest possible range to avoid marking another school’s network as safe.
Select Save.
3. Add Cloud Safe Network
Contact Linewize Support to add your IP Subnet List to Cloud Safe Network.