Network Magic 5.0 updates interface, adds network map
updated 06:35 pm EDT, Thu October 16, 2008
Network Magic 5.0 ships
Cisco has released Network Magic 5.0, upgrading its home-networking software that manages access, connects printers, diagnoses connections and optimizes performance on a user's network. Version 5.0 adds a reworked interface with an interactive network map and wizards to aid users in various set-ups. The security has been improved, adding network health upgrades and security alert capabilities, along with encryption support for WPA and WPA2.
Also new to version 5.0's pro version is parental monitoring. The interface is point and set for web browsing, gaming and Internet usage, and screen shots can be captured for additional parental access.
Network Magic Essentials 5.0 is $30, while the Pro version is $50. Network Magic Mac Add-On is also required for Mac users, at $25.
