Installing TestNav Mac with
Apple Remote Desktop
1 Getting TestNav Installation from Servicedesk
1.1 Connect to Servicedesk 4
1.2 Download Package to Desktop 7
2 Installing TestNav
2.1 Add Computers to Apple Remote Desktop 10
2.2 Install Package to Computers 15
3 Testing TestNav Install
3.1 Open TestNav and Select Correct Address 18
3.2 Logging In and Possible Issues 21
Getting TestNav Installation
from Servicedesk
Connect to Servicedesk
How to connect to the ETS Servicedesk from an Apple computer.
Accessing the "Connect to Server..." dialog
From the desktop of your Apple:
1. Select "Go" from the top menu 2. Select "Connect to Server..."
Servicedesk URL
1. Type "afp://servicedesk"
2. Click "Connect"
Connect to Servicedesk as Guest
1. Click "Guest"
2. Click "Connect'
Accessing the OSX share on the Servicedesk
1. Select "OSX"
2. Click "OK"
Double-click the OSX icon that will show up on your desktop.
Download Package to Desktop
Downloading the TestNav package for installation.
Open TestNav Folder on Servicedesk
Double-click the "Pearson TestNav" folder on the Servicedesk
Copy Package for your Area
1. Select the zip file that pertains to your area. The areas are based on the old area structure which separates the areas into four instead of the three sections. If you are not sure which area your school is a part of, please access the following link for a map of the county in the old area structure.
http://browardlandesk/BoardDistrictMap.pdf
2. Copy the selected package to your desktop or usb device for installation on more than one workstation.
Unzip Package
1. Double-click the package you copied to unzip the installer.
2. The package should be available in the same location as the zip file once it is unzipped.
Installing TestNav
Add Computers to Apple Remote Desktop
Adding computers to your Apple Remote Desktop list.
Open Apple Remote Desktop
1. Open your Applications folder 2. Double-click "Remote Desktop"
Scan for Computers
1. Click "Scanner" in the left window frame 2. Select "Local Network" in the drop-down list
Add Computers to List
1. Select the computers you want to install TestNav on that were found in the scanner 2. Click "File" in the top menu
3. Click "New List from Selection"
Authenticate with Administrator
When adding computers to a list, Apple Remote Desktop will challenge you for a username and password of an administrator on the computer.
1. Type in your administrator username 2. Type in your administrator password 3. Click "Add"
Check New List
Verify that the computers you need are in the new list you just created. If they are all not there then repeat the previous step, "Add Computer to List".
Install Package to Computers
Installing TestNav package to computers in your list.
Install Packages...
1. Select the computers that need the TestNav package 2. Click "Manage" in the top menu
3. Select "Install Packages..."
1. Drag the TestNav package into the Packages list
2. Select the "Attempt restart, allow users to save documents" radio button
Testing TestNav Install
Open TestNav and Select Correct Address
Testing whether or not TestNav is working and is able to connect to the proctor cache located at ETS.
Open TestNav
Click the TestNav icon in your dock.
Select the Correct Testing Address
1. Click the drop-down button to expose the addresses built-in to TestNav 2. Select the address "http://www9.etest.pearson.com/FLTRNG/"
1. Make sure your address bar now has the correct address selected.
2. Click "GO"
Logging In and Possible Issues
Accessing the login screen and possible issues.
Login Screen
This is how the login screen should look if you have successfully changed the address for testing.
1. During testing this is where the student will enter their student number.
2. This will be the session test code generated in Pearson Access. This code is test session specific and will need to be setup before testing.
Error Messages
Errors on the Apple client will show up like this. If you run into an issue like this please check your network connecting and reinstall the package.
Problems you will see are usually due to network connectivity. It is extremely important for you to check that the computer having an issue is able to connect to the internet.