Official tool offering router owners access to filesharing, streaming, configuration, parental controls and other NETGEAR settings.
NETGEAR Genie is an official program developed by Netgear for owners of certain routers produced by the company. It provides additional functionality on a Windows system.
The program is able to complete many different tasks, an important one being the option of providing streaming on a home network to users of Windows, Mac, Android and iOS. Other tools included are the options to manage your wireless WiFi network, network auditing tools and the display of upload and download speeds.
The user interface of NETGEAR Genie is simple to understand with its large buttons. Quick access is enabled to various features of the device firmware like parental controls, network map, WiFi Connection, Router Settings, etc. ReadySHARE is an easy way of enabling filesharing.
Al in all, NETGEAR Genie is basically a Windows application which provides access to most of the features available from the router's web interface.
Features of NETGEAR Genie
- DLNA Media Server: Stream media from your USB storage to DLNA compatible devices.
- Guest Network: Add an extra layer of security.
- MyMedia: Stream media from your USB storage to any device.
- Network Map: Visualize the physical and wireless network connections.
- Network Security: Monitor network security.
- Network Storage Backup: Automatically back up your PC to a USB drive.
- Parental Controls: Manage and monitor network activity.
- ReadyCLOUD: Access and manage data from anywhere.
- ReadySHARE Cloud: Access and share USB storage remotely.
- ReadySHARE Printer: Share a USB printer over the network.
- ReadySHARE USB Access: Access and share a USB storage over the Internet.
- ReadySHARE Vault: Automatically back up your PC to a USB drive.
- Remote Access: Access and manage your network with a mobile device.
- Speed Test: Monitor and optimize network performance.
- Traffic Meter: Monitor and control bandwidth usage.
Compatibility and License
NETGEAR Genie is provided under a freeware license on Windows from network auditing software with no restrictions on usage. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 2.4.62 is the latest version last time we checked.
What version of Windows can NETGEAR Genie run on?
NETGEAR Genie can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit downloads.
Other operating systems: The latest NETGEAR Genie version from 2024 is also available for Android and Mac. These are often available from the app store.
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