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Network Magic Essentials

Version: 5.5

Downloads Count: 29,501

License Type: Trial

Price: $30

Date Added: Sep 9, 2009

Operating Systems: Windows XP, Windows Vista

Requirements: 32- or 64-bit OS; 100MB disk space; 256MB RAM for XP, 512 MB RAM for Vista; wired (Ethernet) or wireless Internet connection with router or gateway

File Size: 33425 KB

Author: Cisco Systems

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Most recent User Reviews for Network Magic Essentials
  • Reviewed by: aspicer

    09-03-2009

    Duration of ownership: 1 Days

    Strengths: Scans the network - keeps up with the network, wants you to install it on all computers

    Weaknesses: Too much of Chatty Cathy! After installing things - I normally sort of forget them. But this thing started a **** near broadcast storm. I mean Arp is fine ... but this thing was "storming" arp. I mean come ON.

    Overall Evaluation: I removed it the same day. When I need to go find out WHAT is causing a lot of traffic on my network, and this thing is it, it's got to go. I will not miss you.

  • Reviewed by: romanmel

    05-09-2009

    Duration of ownership: 6 Months

    Strengths: Had no installaton problems on a mixed Windows Vista 64/XP network. Most importantly, it works. It identified new devices that tried to enter my network and correctly identified computers whose security status was not adequate.

    Weaknesses: None that I can complain about.

    Overall Evaluation: I like it. I installed it on my home network and plan to use it in my small business network.

  • Reviewed by: brian45920

    01-15-2009

    Duration of ownership: 1 Months

    Strengths: If you can get around the problems it is an easy install of a home network.

    Weaknesses: Lack of information on getting by firewall.

    Overall Evaluation: After I dumped Online Armour and went with only Windows Firewall all was tickety boo. The info provided about the network is very good

  • Reviewed by: gflowers

    12-18-2008

    Duration of ownership: 1 Months

    Strengths: Did not wokr correctly, so I do not know if it has any

    Weaknesses: does not work and can not get tech support. Sent 3 requests, no response. Went to Cisco and sent another request. Has been a week and no response.

    Overall Evaluation: Less than poor since I could not get support. And then they wanted me to pay for telephone support

  • Reviewed by: KenFougere

    10-28-2008

    Duration of ownership: 1 Days

    Strengths: ?

    Weaknesses: Application wouldn't load

    Overall Evaluation: None, Application wouldn't load

  • Reviewed by: dcontarino

    08-31-2007

    Duration of ownership: 5 Days

    Strengths: -Gets stubborn wireless connections to work seamlessly, -Very detailed info on all devices connected to your network, -Easy interface

    Weaknesses: -Would bog down your system unless you have a good setup, -Adds more services & startup programs, -For full benefit, must install on all computers in a network

    Overall Evaluation: This tool/utility was a surprise... it provides good detail on your home network, and helps prevent "intruders". Good for people who like to monitor everything in real-time. However, I'm still not sure if the $29 price is worth it or not. Some if not most of the tools in this software can be obtained elsewhere, whether it be in Internet security suites or pc-optimization utilities.

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