Tutor Assistant settings

Configure the settings for the NetSupport School Tutor Assistant An app available on Android and iOS devices which pairs with the Tutor Console and allows teachers to move around the classroom whilst still monitoring Student machines/devices..

Settings for Configuration: NetSupport School dialog

Tutor Name/ID

The name that appears at the Tutor Assistant. Selecting Custom allows you to enter your own name for the Tutor.

System Status

Shows the current system status. You can start and stop the system from here.

Start System when Tutor Starts: The system will automatically start when the Tutor starts.

Current Network Address

The network address for the Tutor.

Connection Port

Enter the port number. The default port is 37777.

Connection Password

Enter the password that Tutor Assistants will use to connect to the Tutor.

Show Password: Displays the connection password.

Authorised Assistants

Lists the Tutor Assistants that have been authorised to connect to the Tutor. You can remove or unauthorise the Tutor Assistants from here.

Assistants waiting for Authorisation

Lists the Tutor Assistants waiting for authorisation to connect to the Tutor. Click Authorise to approve the Tutor Assistant.

Automatic Authorisation

Tutor Assistants will be automatically authorised once they have entered the correct password.

Interactive Authorisation

Tutor Assistants will require manual authorisation to connect to the Tutor.