• Network Magic for Mac Add-on 4.0

    The Network Magic for Mac Add-on simplifies the challenging task of integrating different computer platforms into one seamless network:

    • Share music, photos, and files between your PC and Mac
    • Print from any computer
    • Manage your entire network in one central location

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    • Manage your network

      Easily manage your PC and Mac network in one central location


    • Network Map

      See your computers and devices, plus view all device details

    • Share files and printers

      Share music, files, printers between your Macs and PCs

    • Optimize performance

      Test your Internet and network speeds to help diagnose the source of slowdowns

    • Connect and Repair

      Keep your Macs and PCs connected, plus easily troubleshoot and repair

    Key Features


    • Share music, photos, and printers

      Share folders
      Share folders, applications, music and photos. See and access all of the shared folders on your network.

      Print from any computer*
      Select 'Share a Printer' and Network Magic gets you connected to start printing.

      * Currently Network Magic for the Mac only enables printer sharing between Macs and PCs for printers supported by the Macintosh operating system. To view a list of supported printers, go to http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301175. If your printer is not on the list or does not have an "X" under the "Modern Driver" column, it will not work. However, Apple is hard at work to improve printer compatibility and will continue to get pressure from both customers and printer manufacturers to get the issues resolved. As they continue to build in more printer drivers to their OS, these will automatically be picked up by Network Magic.

      Print drivers for OS X 10.4 "Tiger" can be found at http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1468?viewlocale=en_US, and print drivers for 10.5 "Leopard" can be found at http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1370?viewlocale=en_US.

    • Manage Your Mac and PC networking environment in one place

      Easily perform network tasks
      Use the dashboard to easily manage tasks, share printers, access Mac and PC folders and more.

    • Optimize network performance

      Test Internet and network speed
      Diagnose the source of slowdowns on your Macs and PCs by checking your internet connection and network speeds.

      Connect, troubleshoot, and repair
      Stay connected to your Internet and network with point and click ease. Network Magic automatically detects connection problems and attempts to fix them for you.

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  • Frequently Asked Questions

    About Cisco Network Magic

    Downloading and Installing Network Magic

    Printer Sharing

    File Sharing

    Using Network Magic with Macs

    Technical Support





    About Network Magic

    What is Network Magic?
    Network Magic is the award-winning software that makes home and small office networking easy. While the benefits of networking are great, it can be very frustrating and time consuming for the average computer user. Making several PCs, routers, printers and devices such as digital cameras and gaming systems all talk to each other and work smoothly using only Microsoft Windows XP or Vista can take hours of configuration (and reconfiguration). Network Magic eliminates common frustrations and saves time by simplifying and automating set up, management, and repair of home and small office networks, and makes printer and file sharing effortless.

    There are three versions of Network Magic: There is also an add-on for using Network Magic with Macs, which makes it easy to share files and printers in a mixed PC/Mac environment.

    Click here to see a list of features included in the Pro, Essentials, and Free versions of Network Magic.

    You can download a Network Magic for Mac Add-On and try it for 7 days. Install it on each Mac in your home or office that shares an Internet connection.

    If your Free 7-day trial expires and you decide you don't want to purchase the Mac Add-On, you can continue to use the Free features at no charge.

    Does Network Magic work with both PCs and Macs?
    Yes, Network Magic works with both PCs and Macs on the same network. That means you can easily share files and printers between all of your PCs and Macs, without having to do any special configuration. It detects all computers sharing your router and Internet connection and all printers connected to any of those computers.

    I heard that Cisco acquired Pure Networks, the maker of Network Magic. How will this affect Network Magic?
    When Cisco Systems acquired Pure Networks in August 08, they chose to keep the software development team and processes intact. As part of Cisco, we now have bigger and better resources at our disposal so that we can continue to make each version of Network Magic better and offer more features that our users want

    Downloading and Installing Network Magic

    Where can I download Network Magic?
    You can download Network Magic here.

    There are three versions:
    • Network Magic Pro
    • Network Magic Essentials
    • Network Magic Free
    There is also an add-on for using Network Magic with Macs.

    Click here to see a list of features included in the Free, Essentials, and Pro versions of Network Magic.

    You can download Network Magic for Mac and try it for 7 days. Install it on each Mac in your home or office that shares an Internet connection.

    What operating systems does Network Magic work with?
    Network Magic supports all major operating systems including Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Mac OS X v10.4.11 (Tiger) or 10.5.3 (Leopard) or later.

    Full list of System Requirements

    Where can I purchase Network Magic?
    You can purchase Network Magic at the www.networkmagic.com Web site.

    How many computers can I run Network Magic on?
    Depending on which Network Magic license you've purchased, you can run Network Magic on between 3 and 8 PCs in a single household. If you purchase a 3 computer license, you can easily add more computers as you need to. If you purchase the Network Magic for Mac add-on, you can install Network Magic on up to eight Macs. Contact Technical Support if you have more than 8 computers.

    Printer Sharing

    How does printer sharing work?
    Network Magic automatically detects all printers connected to your network. It then lets you choose which printers to share with the other users in your network, even between Macs and PCs. You don't have to do anything but choose which printer to share. This enables you to print from any of the connected computers. Keep in mind though that if a shared printer is connected to a computer, that computer must be turned on for the printer to be available to others in your network.

    How do I change or set my default printer?
    From the Network Map, right click on any printer and choose Set As Default Printer.

    How do I add a new printer to my network?
    Adding a new printer to your network is easy. Connect the printer to the computer (or network device) you want and get it working so you can print a test page. If the printer is connected to a computer running Network Magic, it will be detected and automatically added to the Network Map. From the Network Map, you can select it and click Share Printer if you want other users in your network to be able to access it.

    File Sharing

    How does file sharing work?
    Sharing files with Network Magic is easy. You simply select a folder to share, and all of the files in that folder can be accessed by others in your network. For example, if you share a folder containing family vacation photos on your computer, your children or spouse can see that folder and pictures from their computer, without having to email them back and forth.

    I get an error when trying to access a shared folder. What's happening?
    Most often, sharing access problems are related to firewall settings. Refer to the Knowledgebase article about firewall settings.

    I have shared a folder, but it is not appearing in the Network Magic Shared Folders page on other computers in my network.
    There are a few of different reasons why this might happen:
    • The most common cause of the problem is Network Magic cannot communicate with the Network Magic software installed on the other computer. This can be caused by security software such as a firewall blocking the communication. Click here for our firewall configuration guide.
    • The computer the shared folder is located on might be powered off or not connected to the network. Make sure the computer is turned on and connected to the network.
    • The shared folder is shared using Microsoft Windows, not Network Magic. Existing Windows shared folders need to be converted to Network Magic shared folders. To do this, on the computer where the folder is shared from, open Network Magic and go to the Shared Folders page. If the folder is shown under the Other Shared Folders heading, it's shared using Windows. Right-click the folder and select Convert. This converts the shared folder to a Network Magic shared folder and will then be accessible to other computers using Network Magic.
    • There's a Network Magic version conflict. On each computer, open Network Magic and from the Help menu, click About Network Magic. Make sure all computers are using the same Network Magic software version.

    Using Network Magic with Macs

    Do I have to activate Network Magic on my Mac?
    Yes, if you purchased Network Magic for the Mac version 4.0.8266 or later.

    Is there a limit to the number of Macs I can use with Network Magic?
    You can use Network Magic on up to eight Macs. Please note that the Network Magic for Mac add-on is designed to solve several issues users have in a mixed PC/Mac environment, for example printer and file sharing. For the best experience, we recommend that Network Magic be installed on a PC as well as Macs.

    Does the latest Mac version support the Parental Controls and Monitoring features?
    Not at this time. Current plans are to add these features into a future release.

    Technical Support

    What kind of technical support is available?
    We offer free support for all Network Magic users via either a toll-free phone number, email, or our Support Web site. And Network Magic Pro users receive free priority service. Please visit our support page at: http://www.networkmagic.com/support/ If you can't find an answer to your question there, use the Ask Support a Question link to contact our Support team by email, or call our toll-free support number - 888.812.9402.

    What is the Network Magic Support Services feature?
    The Support Services feature is an opt-in feature that provides information about your network to Support personnel. When you call Support, they can instantly see information about the types of devices on your network, including types of computers (PCs or Macs) operating systems, firmware versions, connectivity information and so on. This information is used only by a support representative and only when helping you with a problem. It is not associated with you until you contact a support representative and give them your unique Support Code.

    To use this support feature, in Network Magic, click the Help menu and then click Technical Support.

    The Information for Technical Support area displays the following:
    • The version numbers of the Network Magic application and Platform that are installed on your computer.

    • Your unique Support Code
      • If you ever call Technical Support, we can use that Support Code to access information sent to our servers by Network Magic to help us diagnose and troubleshoot any problems more quickly and efficiently. Without your Support Code, it is not possible to access any personal information in our database about your network.

    • Time and date of last upload
      • The date and time that Network Magic last uploaded your network data.

    • Not Yet Uploaded
      • This displays if you've recently installed Network Magic and it has not sent the first data upload.

    • Communication Error
      • This displays if your computer was unable to access the Internet, or if you had some firewall or other security software blocking communication between Network Magic and our servers. This error applies to the most recent upload attempt only. So if network data had been sent before, you will still have a Support Code as well as the last successful upload date and time.
    You can opt-out or back in to this feature at any time. To do this, in Network Magic, click the Tools menu, and then click Options. In the Options dialog box, click the Privacy tab and specify whether to use your network information to assist Technical Support

    What routers does Network Magic support?
    Network Magic features work with most routers sold today. There are, however, specific routers that support the Network Lock feature.

    Routers that support Network Lock

    I need help setting up my router. What should I do?
    Router set up varies by manufacturer. When setting up a router, follow the directions that came with it. Also, refer to our Tips and Advice page (www.networkmagic.com/advice/) for helpful information about setting up a router

  • Network Magic for Mac Add-On System Requirements

    • Operating system: Mac OS X 10.4.9 (Tiger) or 10.5.5 or later (Leopard)
    • Processor: G4, G5, or Intel-based CPU
    • Memory: 256 megabytes (MB) RAM
    • Disk space: 100 megabytes (MB)

    Print drivers for OS X 10.4 "Tiger" can be found at http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1468?viewlocale=en_US, and print drivers for 10.5 "Leopard" can be found at http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1370?viewlocale=en_US.


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