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Networking Software

CNET Download.com features all the latest network-management software, including remote-access applications, network monitoring software, Internet operations software, and everything else you'll need to keep things running smoothly. See all 1,853 products in this category.

for the week of: October 05Downloads
  1. 1.
    Freegate

    Network32,958

  2. 2.
    Advanced IP Scanner

    Network8,422

  3. 3.
    Gbridge

    Remote Access5,742

  4. 4.
    Advanced Port Scanner

    Network5,157

  5. Memeo Share
    Share photos and videos directly to the desktop.
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    PerfectDisk
    Defragment disks, free up space, optimize system performance
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  6. 5.
    LogMeIn Free

    Remote Access4,739

  7. 6.
    Radmin Server and Viewer

    Remote Access3,427

  8. 7.
    VNC Free Edition

    Remote Access3,294

  9. Memeo AutoBackup
    Start backing up your files in less than 60 seconds.
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  10. 8.
    HandyCafe

    Management Tools3,280

  11. 9.
    Anti Netcut

    Network3,046

  12. 10.
    Technitium MAC Address Changer

    Network2,986

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  1. Adobe Acrobat Prof9
    Compile different file types into one for easier sharing.
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    TrendMicro AV+AntiSpy
    Detect and remove adware and spyware from your computer.
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Release date
  1. LanFlow Net Diagrammer Oct 08

    Network

  2. TripleTee DNS Syncronization Tool Oct 08

    Network

  3. SysUpTime Oct 08

    Management Tools

  4. Ideal Administration 2008 Oct 07

    Remote Access

  5. cFos Broadband Connect Oct 07

    Network

  6. DEKSI LAN Manager Oct 06

    Network

  7. VisiWave Site Survey SO Oct 06

    Network

  8. Dicm PACS Client Oct 06

    Management Tools

  9. Instant Housecall Free Edition Oct 06

    Remote Access

  10. Real-time NetFlow Analyzer Oct 06

    Network

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  1. 1.
    LogMeIn Free

    Get instant secure access to programs and e-mail from anywhere.

  2. 2.
    BeInSync

    Sync, share, access, and backup any type of digital content among multiple PCs.

  3. 3.
    VNC Free Edition

    Remotely control a computer using a different machine and platform over the Internet.

  4. 4.
    GoToMyPC

    Get access to your PC no matter where you are.

  5. 5.
    Bandwidth Monitor Pro

    Watch and log your network adapter's bandwidth usage.

  6. 6.
    Multiplicity

    Control multiple networked PCs with a single keyboard and mouse.

  7. 7.
    LSPFix

    Repair Winsock 2 settings caused by adware and spyware applications.

  8. 8.
    LAN Search

    Search for documents or files in your local area network.

  9. 9.
    Vypress Messenger

    Exchange text messages with other users across the Internet.

  10. 10.
    Network Inventory Master

    Create software and hardware inventory reports.

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from the download blog

Firefox Geode: Web sites know where you are

Posted by Stephen Shankland on Oct 07, 2008
The Internet is international, but increasingly local, too: Mozilla Labs' new Firefox plug-in lets Web sites know where you are.
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an introduction to Networking Software

The broader concept of networking encompasses any interaction among two or more people or machines. For our purposes, the software included in the Networking category relates to the systems that allow computers, portable devices, and other machines to connect to each other and other such networks, including the globally connected system of servers and computers commonly known as the Internet.

The subject of computer networking often falls into the category of information technology or information systems, though it is not restricted to the business and enterprise IS/IT audience. Today, even novice PC users are constructing and maintaining their own home networks, and many workers access their business computers from other locations using remote access. For establishing and maintaining a wireless home network protected against external threats, see our feature How to secure a wireless network.

Successful networks depend on a large number of variable factors, and managing those elements is a key ingredient in maintaining a reliable and effective system. Products such as Bandwidth Monitor Pro, Packet Analyzer Enterprise Edition, and SysAid Help Desk and Inventory offer assistance in tracking and monitoring your network.

As the growth of Wi-Fi technologies such as the 802.11g standard continues, more products are beginning to offer security for wireless networks and devices, including Trend Micro PC-cillin and McAfee Wireless Home Network Security. We can only expect the trend to accelerate as more cities, cafes, and other public and private spaces adopt Wi-Fi.

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