About this app
This mobile Browser app for Android tablets and smartphones is for use with NetSupport
DNA, a single, low-cost solution delivering IT Asset Management, Classroom Instruction, Internet Safety and more – with dedicated versions available for schools and corporate enterprises.
Note: This enhanced app is a replacement for the NetSupport DNA 'Inventory Only' Agent app.
The app supports NetSupport DNA’s core desktop management capabilities. When launched, it will interrogate the Android device to gather key system inventory details and monitor online activity. The data collected is dynamically sent to your local NetSupport DNA Server and is then available for reporting within the NetSupport DNA Management Console.
Standard browser navigation features including bookmarks, add tabs (with the option to set a default home page), internet history, plus the option to change the default search engine are also included on the DNA Browser app’s toolbar.
Supported NetSupport DNA Features:
Real-time Monitoring - An Admin or Teacher via the DNA Console can view a real-time summary of all devices. Selected devices can be viewed either in a detailed list view or via real-time thumbnails of each device screen.
Internet Metering - A summary of Internet activity via the app is recorded, including start and finish times for each URL visited and the active time spent on a page.
Internet Restrictions - Internet usage can be fully managed with the enforcement of approved and restricted website lists.
Safeguarding Keyword Monitoring (Education version) – This tool helps schools protect students from being exposed to inappropriate online content. It alerts staff when students type or search for any terms that match with those in the DNA keyword database, providing safeguarding and internet safety indicators for self-harm, bullying, radicalisation, Child Sexual exploitation - and much more.
Safeguarding Report a Concern (Education version) - Students can report concerns directly and discreetly to nominated school staff.
Safeguarding Resources (Education Version) - The Safeguarding Resources icon, displayed on the Browser apps toolbar, gives students instant access to a list of appropriate online support resources.
Hardware Inventory - When the DNA Browser is launched on a device, a full inventory of the device is dynamically sent to the NetSupport DNA Server for subsequent viewing in the DNA Console.
Software Inventory - When the DNA Browser is launched on a device, a full inventory of the installed programs on the device is dynamically sent to the NetSupport DNA Server for subsequent viewing in the DNA Console.
Enterprise Alerting - Real-time alerts enable Console operators to immediately identify any user who has attempted to access a restricted website or triggered a Safeguarding keyword.
Activity - Console operators can see a chronological view of device activity for a selected time period, websites visited and triggered Safeguarding phrases.
Chat – DNA Console operators can launch a two-way chat session with any number of selected users.
Message –DNA Console operators can broadcast a one-way notification to selected users.
** It is recommended that a suitable third-party MDM solution is used to enable central deployment and lockdown of the app and its configuration. **
The app can be used with your existing NetSupport DNA licences, if you have sufficient unused licences.
For more information about NetSupport DNA (or to download a full evaluation version of the entire solution) please visit our website.
With 30 years’ development expertise and a 17 million worldwide install base, NetSupport is a leading producer of educational and corporate software solutions. With our easy-to-use IT management tools, we help our customers increase productivity and security, as well as save time and money.
App Permissions
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows access to the list of accounts in the Accounts Service.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to collect component usage statistics
Declaring the permission implies intention to use the API and the user of the device can grant permission through the Settings application.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
