Introduction
Networks
have become critical components of educational
and business success. Computer and network
usage can be a distraction to students and
employees. This creates a need to monitor
all computers within a network. There are
countless programs to allow you to monitor
one PC at a time. Then there is Net Orbit.
Net Orbit is designed for
network administrators in Windows® based
environments to monitor and supervise all
workstations simultaneously. This tool
provides a real-time view of all workstation
screens from a centralized position. The admin
can watch all activities of workstations and
notify users when they do something wrong.
This software also makes
administrating remote machines very easy.
You can perform different client tasks from
your own workstation. This provides features
such as full remote control, file sharing,
system browsing, system lockdown, system rebooting,
and client chatting among others.
Trial Version
Want to try it before you
purchase? Feel the unrestrained power of Net
Orbit on your network for one client PC using
our trial version.
After the easy installation you will be able
to view the user in real time and take complete
remote control - all from YOUR own network
workstation!
The trial download of Net-Orbit
offers solid real-time Network capability
for your network. It's absolutely free and
100% Virus-Free! Find additional help for
the Net Orbit trial version in the trial
install guide.
Full Version
Net Orbit is the advanced
way to control and maintain a more productive,
high-quality network. By starting with the
full version you will be able to monitor as
many PC's as you need.The full version can
be downloaded instantly after ordering.
You can have your entire network setup in
under an hour using the instructions provided.
This user guide is for the
full version of Net Orbit. For trial users,
please refer to the trial user guide at the
link above.
The
Installation Process
Now that you've ordered
the full version of Net Orbit, its time to
get started on your installation. Below you
will find a complete walkthrough of the installation
process. Beside each step is a screenshot
to guide you in that step along with some
helpful tips. Click a screenshot for a full
size image.
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STEP 1:
Unzip File to Run Admin Installer
The full version consists of various
files including two exe applications
inside a zip file. Extract all files
within the zip file to a new temporary
folder on your workstation such as
c:\installtemp.
After all steps on this page are complete
you can remove the temporary folder
created above. We recommend saving
the original download zip for a backup.
You can also email us anytime for
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STEP 2: Install
Admin Application
To start installation open c:\installtemp.
You will see two applications and
help file regarding installation.
Each exe file serves a different
installation purpose. The Admin
Application installer should be
executed first.
Execute adminapp.exe to start the
Admin Application installer. Choose
a location for the Admin Application
to reside on your PC. Install using
the easy on-screen instructions.
Once you are inside Net Orbit, go
to Step 3.
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STEP 3: For
Installing Globally to all PC's -
or - Rather
install manually? Skip
to STEP 4.
It is possible to install Net Orbit
automatically to every single PC on
your network. First, place your clientapp.exe
file inside any shared folder such
as \\Server-Name\norbit\ Then,
add the following to your logon script
located in your domain controller
folder. Replace SERVER-NAME and "norbit"
with the correct paths. At each boot,
the script will install the client
without intervention needed from the
user.
if exist "C:\Program
Files\Retina-X Studios\Net-Orbit\noclient.exe"
goto :SKIPINSTALL
\\SERVER-NAME\norbit\clientapp.exe
/VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NOCANCEL
:SKIPINSTALL
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STEP 4: Installing
Manually to Some or All PC's
This step tells you how to install
Net Orbit manually on any or all PC's
if you would rather not install globally.
First, create a network shared folder
and place the clientapp.exe file inside
this folder. Then determine the network
path to this file such as \\Server-Name\anyfolder\clientapp.exe
Then simply go
to each workstation you wish to
install the Client Application onto.
Go to Start > Run and execute
the network path described above.
Add the following to the path line
if you want to skip the install
screens: /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES
/NOCANCEL The client will then install
with no interaction needed. After
installation this particular machine
is now ready.
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STEP 5: Add
Connections to Admin Application
The first step is to make sure you
have installed the Client Application
to each PC as accomplished in Steps
3 and 4. After each PC is running
the Client Application, then go back
to your workstation and bring up the
Admin Application. Then click Connection
> Add Connection.
Then select
your Domain and you will see the list
of IP's found. Then select the IP
from the list. You can also type an
internal IP manually which is running
the Client Application. Then click
OK to add that PC into Net Orbit's
database. Congratulations you are
ready to use
Net Orbit!
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Admin
Application Interface
Net Orbit consists of two
applications. The Admin Application
installs to your (admin) workstation. The
Client Application
installs to each computer being monitored.
This section describes the Admin Application.
This simple interface allows you to work in
an easy environment. The Admin Application
consists of four sections as shown in the
diagram below.
When you're ready to monitor,
check the connections you wish to monitor
in the Connection Pane and click Play. Then
choose your mode in the Window drop-down menu
to determine how many screens you wish to
view at once. Then click inside each box to
select which screen you wish to view there.
Client
Application Interface
Getting Started
Once the Client Application
is installed onto the client workstation,
it loads automatically with each computer
boot. It creates a tray icon as soon as it
loads. The tray icon is password protected.
The client cannot use any of the menu items
unless they know the password for their PC.
Tray Icon Usage
Each computer is setup with
a default password as described in your order
email. If you allow the client user to know
their password they can utilize various features
of Net Orbit. They can access the features
by right-clicking the tray icon. Here the
user can chat or transfer files between computers
in the network., as long as they know their
password.
Chat Interface
Chatting may be the single
most popular activity on the Internet. But
for a small network this is the most helpful
utility for an administrator and client. Net
Orbit provides a built-in chat and instant
messaging program for use on your local network.
To use, simply launch the chat interface and
add a user to chat with in your Friends List.
Then double-click to chat.
File Manager
File Manager is a utility
which provides an easy way to transfer files
within your network. Similar to an FTP program,
the File Manager interface has two sections.
One for Remote PC and one for Local PC. There
are many ways to transfer files using this
utility. One can drag and drop files to his
or her desired location.
This File manager shows
all the contents of the computer for both
source and destination. It can even be used
to execute Files easily. Each
window has three options at the bottom. The
remote computer has Download, Delete and Execute
options. The local computer has Upload, Delete
and Execute options
How
to Use Features
After it
is installed, you will be primarly using
the Admin Application Interface. Please
see the Admin Interface
Section for details about this interface.
Then see the sections below to understand
usage of your desired features. Next
to most sections is a screenshot to guide
you. Click any screenshot for a full size
image.
Basic Usage Instructions
Start by adding a new
IP address to the list in the Connection
Pane. You can do this from the "Connection
Menu" or by clicking the "New
Connection" icon. After an IP
is added you will see the new IP in the
list. Now select the new PC by clicking
its checkbox and then click the Play button.
Next, go to the Activity Viewing Pane
and right-click to select the IP. Click
connect to view this client's screen.
View multiple screens by
clicking the Window > XX Screens command.
Then click Play for the PC's you want
to connect to after you have added the
connections. Then select the PC's in each
box in the Activity Viewing Pane. This
is also how you use most other commands
as described in the Connection
Pane section.
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Adding
IP's into the Connection Pane
The first step is to make sure you
have installed the Client Application
to each PC as described in the installation
section. After each PC is running
the Client Application, then click
Connection > Add Connection.
Then select
your Domain and you will see the
list of IP's found. Then select
the IP from the list. You can also
type an internal IP manually which
is running the Client Application.
Then click OK to add that PC into
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Viewing Single
or Multiple PC's on Your Screen
After a connection is added into
the Connection Pane, click its
box to check it. Then click
the Play button. You can check
multiple IP's once they are added.
Choose the size they will show
by choosing a mode in the Window
drop-down menu.
Lastly,
click inside any of the windows
in the Activity Viewing Pane and
select the IP from the list. After
clicking OK wait a few moments
and it will connect and play live
screenshots! Assign an IP to any
window you wish using this method.
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Administrating
PC Commands to a PC
To issue a command to any or all
PC's, just select their IP's in
the Connection Pane. Then go to
the command you wish to issue. You
can use a variety of commands in
this manner, including the ones
in the Control, Tools and Admin
menus.
So for example,
let's say you wanted to shut down
5 specific computers. First, select
those computers only in the Connection
Pane. Then click Admin > Shut
Down. The command will then be sent
for each computer to shut down immediately. |
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Remotely
Controlling a PC Using Your Keyboard
and Mouse
To remotely control a PC, first
select the PC in the Connection
Pane. Then click Controls > Remote
Control. Then select which mode
you would like. For example, Stretch
Mode or Full Screen Mode. Also note
the option to view only or to take
full control.
After you
click connect the window will refresh
to show you the remote user's screen.
This method does NOT use screenshots
in any way. Your mouse and keyboard
will actually function on the remote
PC as you perform your tasks. |
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Using
the Internal File Manager to Share
Files
To navigate a computer's file system
or share files, select a PC in the
Connection Pane. Then click Tools
> File Manager. The File
Manager will then appear on your
screen. This interface works much
like an FTP program interface.
On the right
side of the interface is your local
PC. On the left side of the interface
is the remote PC. Navigate the remote
file system and download, upload
or delete any files as needed. When
finished simply close the window. |
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Using
the Internal Process Manager to
View or Kill Processes
To view a specific computer's running
processes, select the PC in the
Connection Pane. Then click Tools
> Task Manager. The Net
Orbit Task Manager will then appear
on your screen. This interface works
much like Windows Task Manager.
You will
see the list of processes running
on the remote PC. If you wish to
end a processs then select it and
click the End Process button. It
will then forcibly close that process.
This is very useful for stopping
unwanted programs as you see one
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Using
the Internal Chat Client to Chat
With Users
To chat with a specific user, select
the PC in the Connection Pane. Then
click Tools > Chat. The
Net Orbit Task Chat program will
then appear on your screen. This
interface works much like any other
messenger program.
Double-click
the user you wish to chat with and
their chat interface will open and
they will see your message. This
is very effective for communicating
instantly with employees or students
at any time while keeping all communications
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