For details on support changes, see the Recently Updated page.

The requirements in this section reflect TestNav minimum requirements; however, some customers slightly vary requirements for their specific organizations.

Refer to the requirements on this page to set up browser-based TestNav or installable TestNav.

Hardware Requirements1

SpecificationsWindows

Mac OS X

Linux

iOS

Android

Chrome OS
Supported devicesDesktops
Laptops
Tablets		Desktops
Laptops		Desktop
Laptop

iPad

TabletChromebook

Processor

x86/x32 and x64

Intel-based™

x86/x32 and x64

any

any

any

Memory

512 MB RAM

1 GB RAM

1 GB RAM

Minimum
512 MB RAM
(iPad 2)

Recommended
1 GB RAM
(iPad 3rd gen +)

1 GB RAM

Minimum
2 GB RAM

Recommended
4 GB RAM

Minimum screen size

9.5-in

9.5-in

9.5-in

9.5-in

9.5-in

9.5-in

Minimum screen resolution

1024 x 768

1024 x 768

1024 x 768

1024 x 768

1024 x 768

1024 x 768

Other
  • Windows RT tablets are not supported
  • Microsoft Surface tablets are supported for browser-based TestNav using Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 8
  • Microsoft Surface tablets are not supported for TestNav Desktop
  • Wired external keyboard and mouse for tablets and touch screen devices
  • Local File access to home directory

Local File access to home directory

 
  • Wired external keyboard and mouse for tablets and touch screen devices
  • Turn off Auto-Correction and Predictive text - see instructions
Wired external keyboard and mouse for tablets and touch screen devicesWired external keyboard and mouse for tablets and touch screen devices

1These requirements do not supersede the minimum requirements of the supported operating systems. Refer to the minimum requirements for the operating system.

As a general rule regarding optimal online testing, you should avoid using any computer that takes noticeably long (10 seconds or more) to start and run applications.

Firewall/Proxy Servers/Content Filtering

Open the following URLs and ports in any firewalls, proxy servers, or software used for Internet content filtering:

URL:Port 2
Your test delivery URL, for example:

*.testnav.com:80
*.testnav.com:443
*.pearsontestcontent.com
*.thawte.com
google-analytics.com (optional)

2 TestNav content is dynamically hosted in the cloud. No static IP addresses or ranges can be provided.

Browser-based Software Requirements

Browser

Operating systems

Other requirements

Firefox 38 and higher

Windows: 7, 8, 8.1
Mac OS X: 10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10

  • Java 1.8
  • Enable pop-ups for TestNav

  • Create javaw.exe exception in Windows Firewall

  • Disable Skype plugins in Windows 7

IE 11

Windows: 7, 8.1, 10*

  • Java 1.8
  • Enable pop-ups for TestNav

  • Create javaw.exe exception in Windows firewall

Safari 6.x

Mac OS X: 10.7, 10.8

  • Java 1.8
  • Enable pop-ups for TestNav

Safari 7.x

Mac OS X: 10.9

  • Java 1.8
  • Enable pop-ups for TestNav

Safari 8.x

Mac OS X: 10.10

  • Java 1.8
  • Enable pop-ups for TestNav

*TestNav versions prior to TestNav 8.4 are not supported on this operating system.

Installable App Software Requirements

Use the links below to download and set up the app for your supported operating system.

Operating system
Download the app
Setup instructions
Android 5.0 LollipopFrom Google PlaySet Up TestNav on Android Devices 
Chrome OS 44 or higherFrom Chrome Web StoreSet Up TestNav on Chromebook
iOS 8.3, 8.4, 9.0*From the App StoreSet Up TestNav on iPad

Linux Fedora 21, 22; Ubuntu 12.04, 14.04

From TestNav downloadsComing soon

Mac OS X: 10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10

From TestNav downloads Set Up TestNav Desktop on Mac OS X 
Windows: 7, 8, 8.1, 10*From TestNav downloads Set Up TestNav Desktop on Windows

*TestNav versions prior to TestNav 8.4 are not supported on this operating system.

You must also complete specific processes to set up and run TestNav. See Browser-based TestNav Setup Overview and Installable TestNav Setup Overview.