NETGEAR Genie

NETGEAR Genie can be a valuable tool to have around, especially for users without too much experience in networking-related issues. The application incorporates a good selection of special utilities, for monitoring a network, managing it and fixing various problems. It is intended for both novice and expert users and it is available for various platforms, including mobile devices.

The available tools are sorted neatly in separate categories and you can access them from a single user interface, by clicking their corresponding icons on the home page or by selecting the appropriate navigation tabs, on the left side of the window. The application lets you perform speed tests, check your Wi-Fi connection, access your router's settings, view and modify your network map, access parental control features and more.

All tools are well illustrated and explained, which is one of the application's best aspects. Its features can be quite helpful in many difficult situations and at the same time, they can be used by amateurs.

Besides making your network easier to manage, NETGEAR Genie brings some new possibilities, which can make your life easier. For example, the application can make any printer AirPrint compatible, which gives you the possibility of printing from a smartphone or tablet. Furthermore, through the application's ReadyShare feature, you will be able to find and play your media files from your mobile device.