Network Magic 4.0
by Avanquest
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Software Summary
Manufacturer: AvanquestBrand: Avanquest
Format: CD-ROM
Release Date: 2006-12-20
Platform: Windows 2000, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Model: 4651
Product features:
- Connect, Manage, and Secure Your Network
- Share printers and files between all of your computers
- Connect and repair your network and internet connection
- View a live map of network; protect wireless network from intruders
- Print from any computer; monitor Internet use and Web sites visited
Software Reviews of Network Magic 4.0
Customer Review: A "cute" Product that is a waste of time
Summary: 1 Stars
I tried the full product for the one week trial offered by Cisco. (Sept 2009 - from Linksys site "Network Magic Pro")
Network Reporting:
This product reports network activity over a 24 hour period for specific PCs you specify then e-mails the report once a day (I got an e-mail after midnight most of the time.) So the reporting function IS NOT local, but depends on using a Cisco web URL to work. It reports the PC's sites visited (but not times), overall online usage time and a funky over simplified graph. The reporting would be much better without having to wait for a report, and depending on a website "service".
Software Installation:
In a peer-to-peer network, not using a server, you have to install and setup the software on each computer - a big waste of time. This includes setting up a username and password for each PC.
Network File sharing:
What a joke - you can set this up in windows, why on earth would you want to have more software using resources ?
Network Printer Sharing:
See Network File sharing ,(above), same thing - you can do it easily with windows.
Oh - the only thing that was nice was the network diagram. It showed devices on the network with their names, for instance iPhone, PDA, Desktop, laptop, etc. and indicated if they were on line or not.
A lot of what this software gives you can be accomplished with windows GUI, Graphical User Interface, or DOS command line commands.
Now if you have a Linksys (Cisco) router after the week trial you get limited functionality of the program - you can't get reporting anymore for instance.
In my humble opinion I think if you buy a Linksys router they should give you this software instead of having to pay $50.00 for it (on their site Sept 2009).
I have subsequently gone around and un-installed this software on all my computers. It is not worth anything - well maybe $5. for the network diagram, that was nice.
One more thing - you cannot do file/printer sharing with a Palm device. (I have a Palm TX, but it did show up on the cute network diagram !!!
Please don't waste your money or time. Thanks.
Description of Network Magic 4.0
You try to connect your computers and devices together to share a printer, files and maintain an internet connection, but find yourself wasting hours sorting through confusing dialog boxes. It is time to stop with the hassles and let Network Magic do the work for you! With Network Magic you can easily 1) connect, manage, and secure your network; 2) share printers and files between all of your computers; 3) monitor Internet use and web sites visited; 4) connect and repair your network and internet connection; and 5) Protect your files and personal information from unwanted intruders. Stay connected to your preferred network without wasting time trying to set up or a repair a connection. Network Magic automatically detects connection problems and attempts to fix them for you. Add devices with one simple click. Don't waste another minute sorting through confusing instructions and pop up messages. The network map immediately detects and illustrates every device on your network. View the current status and information of each device, enabling you to easily manage your entire network. Share printers with the click of a mouse be able to print from any computer to any printer in your home and office. Share files, music, and photos between all of your computers quickly and easily. Simply click Share and you can access it from any computer. Wireless and broadband protection keeps your personal files and bandwidth protected from unwanted intruders. Health and security alerts ensure your firewall and antivirus security measures are doing their job by scanning your network, alerting you to issues and helping you resolve them. Know how your devices, software, and Internet are being used. Receive a daily report for each computer showing web sites visited and software applications used.Education & Reference Software
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