Networking Connectivity Network Magic

Network Magic 5.5.09195.0 for Windows

by Pure Networks, Inc.

Avg. Rating 3.9 (17 votes)

File Details

File Size 31.9 MB
License Shareware, $29.99
Operating System Windows 7/Vista/XP
Date Added
Total Downloads 9,671
Publisher Pure Networks, Inc.
Homepage Network Magic

Publisher's Description

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.

Latest Reviews

handson

handson reviewed v5.5.09195.0 on Feb 13, 2012

Network Magic is JUNK................DON'T DOWNLOAD if you want your computer to run smoothly

Neoprimal

Neoprimal reviewed v1.0.2353.1 Beta on 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)

mtanner

mtanner reviewed v1.0.2353.1 Beta on 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

norky

norky reviewed v1.0.2353.1 Beta on Jan 18, 2005

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

spiked

spiked reviewed v1.0.2353.1 Beta on 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.

krispyk

krispyk reviewed v1.0.2353.1 Beta on 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.

mayakovski

mayakovski reviewed v1.0.2353.1 Beta on Jan 17, 2005

This may be a good product but since it does not detect my router I will not function at all.

Opps, I just realized that it is for HOME networks. I was trying it at work where a Symantec Firewall does duty as the router.
Ah, well.

Avg. Rating 3.9 (17 votes)
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handson

handson reviewed v5.5.09195.0 on Feb 13, 2012

Network Magic is JUNK................DON'T DOWNLOAD if you want your computer to run smoothly

Neoprimal

Neoprimal reviewed v1.0.2353.1 Beta on 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)

mtanner

mtanner reviewed v1.0.2353.1 Beta on 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

norky

norky reviewed v1.0.2353.1 Beta on Jan 18, 2005

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

spiked

spiked reviewed v1.0.2353.1 Beta on 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.

krispyk

krispyk reviewed v1.0.2353.1 Beta on 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.

mayakovski

mayakovski reviewed v1.0.2353.1 Beta on Jan 17, 2005

This may be a good product but since it does not detect my router I will not function at all.

Opps, I just realized that it is for HOME networks. I was trying it at work where a Symantec Firewall does duty as the router.
Ah, well.

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