This is great when you want to lock down your computer and prevent any access coming in, such as when on public networks. As I’ll explain, we simulated a firewall and protocol misconfiguration to see if Network Magic catches the problems.įirst, we went into the Windows Firewall settings on a Vista PC and checked the Block all incoming connections option. So we wanted to test its troubleshooting abilities. One potential advantage of using Network Magic over the utilities built into Windows is having extra help troubleshooting network issues. For example, to eliminate the amount of clicks, they could the list of detected networks pop-up when clicking on the system tray icon-like in Windows 7.
We found accessing and managing the connection settings was straightforward, but there’s room for improvement. We found a Go Wireless button on the main Network Magic screen (see Figure 1) and shortcuts on the icon in the system tray.Įither way brings you to the Wireless Connection Manger (see Figure 2). Connecting to Wireless NetworksĪfter the install and initial configuration, we wanted to connect to a Wi-Fi network. Plus you can configure it to take scheduled pictures of the screen, so you have an idea of what the users are doing-also new since our last review. Additionally, you can sign-up for e-mail reports on the computer’s activity. Then you can create a password for the computer-new since our last review-which you must input before managing or monitoring with Network Magic. Installing and Setting It UpĪfter downloading the free trial from the Pure Networks website, I ran the setup file and installed it with no problems.Īfter the installation, a wizard asks you a few questions, such as what personal folders and printers you want to share.
Among feature and interface changes, Cisco Systems now owns and manages Pure Networks and its software suite. Last year, we reviewed Network Magic Pro 4.8. Plus it offers additional tools, which are supposed to help the ordinary user connect, secure, share, and troubleshoot with ease. Even though Windows Vista and 7 are much more network-friendly than previous editions, Network Magic provides a consistent interface across different Windows and Mac versions. Network Magic is a software application that’s supposed to help the average user set up and manage a network.
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