Network Magic 3.0 - Smart Home Networking

Hassle-Free Windows Home Networking

Product Information

Install On Up to 5 PCs

Set up and manage your home network with one easy application - works with all major routers.  Network Magic 3.0 software helps eliminate the hassles of setting up, managing and protecting your home network.  It lets you set up file and printer sharing between your home computers with just a few mouse clicks.  And its intuitive and informative network management and protection features will help keep your network running smoothly and your files secure.

• Fast and easy home network setup
• Troubleshoot and repair network problems quickly
• View and manage your network and files from intruders

Your Network Magic 3.0 service includes free program updates of new features and improvements for twelve months.


Product Features

Helps eliminate home networking frustration
Network Magic's Network Map lets you see and manage devices in your home network from one screen.  From the Network Map you can:

• Monitor your Internet connection
• See the status of every computer and device in the network
• View details like IP and MAC addresses for devices
• Add new computers and devices
• Share files and printers

Easily share files and printers across your home network
Network Magic's SmartShare technology lets you experience file and printer sharing the way it should be - quick, painless and intuitive.

• Print to any printer in your home network from any Windows PC
• Share folders and files between all your computers easily
• Share music and photos across your entire home network
• Manage all shared folders in your network from a single directory

Access your home network from the Web
Net2Go technology lets you access your home network via the Web.  Simply type in your personal Net2Go Web site address, enter your password and view, download and upload files to any computer on your network.

• Access your home network files from any standard Web browser - no other software required
• Easily upload and publish photos and files to your personal Net2Go Web site - even while you are away

Essential network-wide protection - at home and away
Network Magic software helps keep intruders off your home network and helps protect your laptop when you use a public network, including wireless hotspots.

• Wireless Intruder Detection detects and alerts you to foreign devices trying to access your home network
• The PC Shield feature helps secure your laptop and locks down your files when you connect to other networks

Troubleshoot and repair problems quickly
Network Magic software continuously monitors and fixes the most common network connection problems for you.

• See connection problems easily on the dynamically updated Network Map
• Fix your home network with One-Click Network Repair

Exclusive advanced features for power networkers
Network Magic's powerful technology enables advanced networking features:

• Dynamic File Directory Service automatically creates a central directory of all shared files on your network and dynamically updates it when new folders are shared
• SmartTrust Service intelligently configures workgroup and domain-based work laptops for use on your home network
• Instant Device Discovery recognizes hundreds of devices, including VoIP adaptors and network storage devices

Key Benefits

• Automatic Printer Sharing
• One-Click File Sharing
• Network Map
• Network Activity Log
• One-Click Network Repair
• Home Network Remote Access (Net2Go)
• Wireless Intruder Detection
• WiFi Hotspot Protection

Windows Requirements

• Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 Pro, XP Home (SP1 or 2), XP Pro (Sp1 or 2), XP Tablet PC, XP Media Center
• Pentium III or better processor (or equivalent)
• 128MB of RAM or higher
• 40MB of available Hard Disk space
• Wired (Ethernet) or wireless network adapter, with Internet connection
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later (or comparable browser)
• CD-ROM Drive
• Note: Requirements for the optional Net2Go feature depend on your home network router

Compatible with all major routers:

• Linksys
• D-Link
• Netgear
• Belkin
• 3Com
• Dell
• Microsoft
• Motorola
• Simens
• SMC
• US Robotics
• Buffalo
• Asante
• ZyXel
• 2Wire
• and more