Network Magic 4.1.7039.0

4.1 out of 5 stars 4.1 (15 votes)

(February 28, 2007)

Windows 2000/2003/9x/XP / Shareware; $29.99 / 8,166 downloads

Network Magic software elevates home networks from an uncooperative collection of hardware — cables, routers, adapters, PCs, printers, and other devices — into a finely tuned, smoothly running network, all while leaving you firmly in control. After all, you're not asking for much from your home network. You just want to be able to plug it in, turn it on, share some pictures, print where you want, surf when you please—you know, enjoy yourself.

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  1. 3 out of 5 stars
    Neoprimal

    Reviewing 1.0.2353.1 Beta (Apr 4, 2005)

    I consider myself a pc saavy user...but I like pretty programs. I'm not like most other 'older gen' saavy guys that like code and doing everything themselves. It isn't a bad program - but there's no way in hell I'd buy it for 49 and certainly no way I'd recommend for someone else to buy it for that price; Gosh, for that, the not-so-much knowing can hire the kid genius next door for maybe 10 bux an hour and learn it in 2 hours, MAX. (And people who can learn this program, should be able to get the essence of DHCP and basic basic networking down in 20 mins)

  2. 5 out of 5 stars
    mtanner

    Reviewing 1.0.2353.1 Beta (Jan 19, 2005)

    This program is great for HOME USERS, just today I was on the net looking to solve my "File Permission Access denied" issues with "Simple File Sharing" within 5 minutes all three of my computers were sharing files and printers. Please keep this prog free or donationware...I'll donate. Plus it supports my router hehe

  3. 4 out of 5 stars
    norky

    Reviewing 1.0.2353.1 Beta (Jan 18, 2005)

    This would be perfect for those who aren't as computer savvy as others (if it supported more routers)

  4. 3 out of 5 stars
    spiked

    Reviewing 1.0.2353.1 Beta (Jan 17, 2005)

    This is real pretty but mayakovski is not going to be the last person who will try to use it in an inappropriate environment. Vendors of super dumbed-down products like this should make it clear that their products are based on many assumptions about a home environment, and that users should be cautious when trying to apply these tools (or the "networking skills" they acquired from these tools) in business networks. It's starting to become more common for noobs to connect DHCP servers to LANs without even knowing what DHCP is, what they've done, or how it could affect others. In their mind, it all works by Magic!

    Also, calling this program freeware is misleading. The beta is free, but it appears that the final release will be commercial.

  5. 3 out of 5 stars
    krispyk

    Reviewing 1.0.2353.1 Beta (Jan 17, 2005)

    You need to ensure that you have a supported router for this program to function.

    http://www.purenetworks.com/internet_gateways.php for a list of supported routers.

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