| Feature |
Where
to find |
| USER
INTERFACE |
| View thumbnails of desktop of remote computers. |
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| Free positioning of thumbnails within
workspace, allows imitate real placement of computers in a
classroom. |
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View what computers are connected (on-line). |
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| Custom background image for the
workspace, allows imitate the scheme of classroom. |
N -> Options ->
Control Options |
| Display name of connections as computer
name, name of currently logged in user on user computer, or any
defined alias. |
User View/Computer
View/Free View buttons |
| Divide computers to virtual groups
(e.g. classrooms) |
Groups tab |
| Join several connections to "unions".
Applying any action to the "union", will perform this action on all
computers within a union. |
N -> Connections |
| Import connections (list of computers)
from CSV file, which may be created, for example, using Active
Directory manager. |
N -> Connections |
| View connections as thumbnails, large,
small icons or table. |
N -> Options -> View
Options |
| Lock Administrator console temporarily
and unlock it with special password |
Setup -> Security ->
Lock Password |
| Prevent access to Administrator Console
with password protection |
Setup -> Security ->
Control Password |
| Sort connections in a workspace
alphabetically or by numbers |
N -> Options -> Sort |
| Disable, enable access individual
features in Net Control 2 Administrator console using View Profiles. |
N -> Options -> View
Profiles |
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INSTALLATION/UPGRADE |
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| Install Net Control 2 User Module
remotely in the network with domains, using Net Deploy tool |
Net Deploy (top
toolbar) |
| Deploy Net Control 2 User Module in
Active Directory using special MSI package |
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| Update the software remotely |
N -> Help and Support
-> Update... |
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REMOTE DESKTOP TOOLS |
Tools -> Remote Desktop |
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Control desktop of computer remotely, using keyboard and mouse. |
Control |
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View desktop of remote computer. |
Control |
| Annotate on a screen of user computer
during Remote Desktop session |
Remote Desktop Viewer |
| Lock keyboard of controlled computer
during Remote Desktop session |
Remote Desktop Viewer |
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Save or print screenshot of remote computer |
Remote Desktop Viewer |
| Record Remote Desktop session for
further replay |
Remote Desktop Viewer |
| Control several computers at the same time viewing
desktop of one of selected remote computers. |
Control Several |
| View snapshots of all controlled
computers |
Remote Desktop Viewer |
| Switch between controlled computers
either manually or in automatic mode after some time interval |
Remote Desktop Viewer |
| BROADCAST DESKTOP
TOOLS |
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Broadcast desktop of Instructor’s computer to selected user computers. |
Broadcast |
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Broadcast desktop of selected user computer to others. |
User |
| Annotate on Instructor's desktop during
Broadcast Desktop session |
Broadcast Desktop
toolbar |
| Limit area of desktop for broadcast
|
Broadcast Desktop
toolbar |
| CONTROL ACCESS TO
INTERNET |
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| Block and unlock access to Internet in
a click |
Restrictions ->
Internet |
| Enable access to web-sites, as allowed
by Instructor |
Restrictions ->
Internet -> Profiles |
| Disable access to web-sites, as defined
by Instructor |
Restrictions ->
Internet -> Profiles |
| Perform automatic filtering of content
received from Internet by keywords: disable access to websites,
containing forbidden words |
Restrictions ->
Internet -> Profiles |
| Perform automatic adult content
filtering |
Restrictions ->
Internet -> Profiles |
| In special mode supports with several
limitations alternative browsers, like Firefox, Opera, Chrome etc. |
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| Disable/enable access to network
services, as defined by
Administrator |
Restrictions ->
Internet -> Profiles |
| CONTROL SYSTEM
POLICIES |
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Adjust system policies (operating system’s restrictions) |
Restrictions ->
Policies |
-
disable or enable access to system programs in Control Panel
-
disable items and properties of items of Start menu
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restrict access to Desktop settings
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restrict access to Network settings
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disable DOS mode
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disable Task Manager (processes list)
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restrict access to drives (hide or disable disk drives)
-
disable Add/Remove programs feature of Control Panel
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Restrictions ->
Policies |
| ACCESS TO PROGRAMS |
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| Restrict access to programs: disable or
enable programs on-fly. Create profiles |
Restrictions ->
Program Restrictions |
| PRINTING |
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| Disable or enable printing services on
selected user computers |
Restrictions ->
Printing |
| USB storage
devices |
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| Disable or enable attaching to the
system USB storage devices: USB flash drives, removable HDD and FDDs |
Restrictions ->
USB |
| QUIZ TOOLS |
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| Create quizzes, which may contain
various types of questions, text and graphic elements |
Quiz-> Quiz
Constructor |
| Send prepared quizzes to users. Monitor
user replies and progress in real-time |
Quiz |
| Make quick polls: ask questions to
users and watch replies statistic in real-time |
Quick Question |
| PROGRAM MANAGEMENT |
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| Close started programs and applications |
Programs -> End
Program |
| Run programs and documents from Desktop |
Programs -> Run from
Desktop |
| Run programs and documents from Start
-> All programs menu |
Programs -> Run from
Programs |
| Execute Command prompt's commands |
Programs -> Command
Prompt |
| Run and stop system services remotely |
Programs -> Services |
| POWER MANAGEMENT |
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| Shutdown and Restart computers remotely |
Shutdown |
| Wake up (turn on) computers remotely,
using WakeupOnLAN technology |
Shutdown |
| Switch computer to Stand-By and
Hibernate power saving modes |
Shutdown |
| SEND/COLLECT WORK
TOOLS |
Send/Collect Work |
| Send files to several computers at a
time, save the list of sent files |
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| Collect send files according to the
saved list and arrange them in folders according user's computer
name |
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| MESSAGING |
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| Send text messages, in dialog windows
or in full-screen |
Messages |
| Send and display graphic images (JPEG
and BMP) in full-screen |
Messages |
| Send and play short audio notifications
in Windows WAV format |
Messages |
| Adjust sound volume on user computers |
Messages |
| Chat with one or several users |
Chat |
| Speak to users, several at a time or
individually |
Speech |
| Copy multimedia (video and audio) files
to user computers and play them synchronously. All formats of
Windows Media Player are supported |
SyncPlayer |
| User can send Help requests to
connected Administrators. Administrator can accept or decline
requests, and participate in chat with users of remote computers |
Tray Menu on user
side -> Send Help Request |
| VIRTUAL WHITEBOARD |
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| Draw and type on virtual whiteboard,
visible to users and instructors |
Whiteboard |
| Enable or disable drawing on user side |
Whiteboard sub-menu |
| DESKTOP RECORDER |
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| Record actions on Instructor's screen
for further replay on user computers |
Desktop Recorder
toolbar |
| FILE MANAGEMENT |
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File Management |
Files |
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copy files to or from user computers (to one or several computers
simultaneously)
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rename, delete files on remote computers
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create new folders
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search files on remote computers
-
execute files remotely
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| LOCKING. KEYBOARD
MANAGEMENT |
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| Lock keyboard and mouse to attract
attention |
Right panel -> Lock
keyboard |
| Lock keyboard and mouse and blank
screen to maintain student attention |
Commands -> Keyboard
Management -> Lock and Blank |
| Simulate Ctrl+Alt+Del pressing to open
Task Manager or display Security Attention Screen (SAS) |
Commands -> Keyboard
Management -> Send Ctrl Alt Delete; or in Remote Desktop Viewer |
| MONITORING
FEATURES |
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Log activity on User computers (even if computer is not in the network
or Administrator computer is not connected) |
Logger |
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Monitor activity on User computers on-line: |
Watcher |
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what programs are executed
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what web-sites (URLs) are requested
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what program is active
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different system events (new device attached, time/date changed etc.)
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save log of activity in CSV file format (for example, may be edited in
Microsoft Excel)
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DISK OPERATIONS |
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Manage sharing of devices in Microsoft LAN manager remotely: |
Sharing |
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create new shared device (disk drive or printer)
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delete shared devices
-
edit shared devices
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Perform several disk service operations remotely: |
Disk Ops |
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check disks on errors
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defragment disks
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delete temporary files
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clear Recycle Bin
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OTHER FEATURES |
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Change wallpaper remotely in a single mouse-click |
menu Commands ->
Desktop |
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Change, synchronize or verify date and time on user
computers |
menu Commands -> Date
and Time |
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Get system information (OS, CPU, RAM and disk drives
size) |
menu Commands ->
Information |
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Send and install Registry files |
menu Commands ->
Registry |
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Get Registry hives remotely |
menu Commands ->
Registry |
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Connect RAS connections remotely |
menu Commands ->
Internet |
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Send snapshots of Instructor's screen in a single mouse-click |
Ctrl+Alt+F12 |
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Create macro commands |
menu
Commands -> Create Macro... |
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Create autoexecutable commands - scheduled actions
performed on user side automatically |
menu Commands ->
Autoexecutable commands |
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Change resolution of remote computers in a click |
menu Commands -> Desktop |
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Create batch commands - actions performed and applied in
a click from Windows Shell, without opening Administrator console |
menu Commands ->
Create Batch Command |
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Mute sound of primary audio output device and control
muted state |
Restrictions -> Mute |
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SECURITY/CONNECTIVITY |
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| Administrator password may be assigned
on user computers to prevent stopping the service through tray icon
menu or to prevent access to NC2 settings |
User Options or System Tray Icon -> Configure |
| Access to computers in a group may be
protected with a Group ID, a kind of password, unique for a group |
User Options or
System Tray Icon -> Configure |
| NC2 service on user computer may be
assigned to some specific or to all network adapters at a time |
User Options or
System Tray Icon -> Configure |
| NC2 service can filter connections on a
base of rules assigned by Administrator |
User Options or System Tray Icon -> Configure |
| Functionality of the program may be
limited and restricted on the user side, setting up program permissions |
User Options or
System Tray Icon -> Configure |
| User computers may be connected either
directly - from Administrator to User; or in reverse mode - when
the user initiates a connection with Administrator computer. |
User Options or
System Tray Icon -> Configure |
| Net Control 2 service displays a logo at
startup, icon with description of the program and the list of
currently connected computers in a System Tray; perform audio and
text notifications when any Administrator computer connects to user
computer |
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