NETGEAR Genie for Windows

User Reviews

• Do NOT install Netgear Genie!

  patzapatFebruary 28, 2017

  Pros

  Hardware works fine and does not require the Genie software.

  Cons

  After installing the Genie, then restarting my PC, lost drivers for my Windows wireless service.

  Summary

  After initially jacking the wireless service drivers, Windows completely crashed. Had to clean reinstall. Thinking that it was a fluke, I came here to see if any others had the same issue. Lo and behold, spacecadet0166 seemed to have the same issue. Beware!

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• Do not download 3.1.10

  TheEE999February 23, 2017

  Pros

  Pretty colors

  Cons

  Netgear support is notoriously bad, but the new netgear genie does not work. Period. The old version was clunky and hard to use, but it did work. Ver 3.1.10 is much prettier, and is completely useless. I suppose that netgear calls that a fair trade, but I don't.

  Summary

  Garbage. I'll never buy another netgear product.

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• Crashes with Windows 10

  spacecadet0166January 28, 2016

  Pros

  Installer downloads quick enough

  Cons

  Won't even start and crashes every time on a windows 10 computer

  Summary

  Suggest you use an older install.

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• netgear 1750 sucks

  January 10, 2016

  Pros

  fast only when it works

  Cons

  doesn't worked

  Summary

  black in area now computer connect to router but no internet go to netgear genie but still no internet. there is no phone to call so netgear is worth nothing can't even sell it for a dollar. what are the odds they will call me to resolve this? when jesus returns to earth maybe.

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• Good idea and UI.

  Andreas_ThAugust 13, 2015

  Pros

  Great product, does what it says. I use it together with EasyNetMonitor.

  Cons

  None so far

  Summary

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• software good. cnet....conduit installer....WTF

  ThatGuy069February 12, 2014

  Pros

  Netgear software is good. easy to use and lots of flexibility with the desktop software. I have yet to be able to put the program through the ropes and give a proper review.

  Cons

  WTF cnet. you add conduit search utility to your downloads. that shiz ain't cool. why don't you just spit in our faces while raming the unknowing up the corn hole.

  Summary

  though you can find many usefull programs here BEWARE!!!! cnet likes to pigroast its downloaders.

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• Good software

  monkeyfurballDecember 6, 2013

  Pros

  Notifies me of firmware updates. Monitors my home network 24/7. Reboots modem if needed. Troubleshoots modem and network.

  Cons

  None at this point.

  Summary

  Great software. I really like the notifications it gives me as soon as a firmware update is available. Has worked flawlessly since I bought my R6300 router. Maps every device on the network, shows which ones are on, which are off, and any problems. Manages our home NAS, routes print jobs, etc.

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• Not all that!

  la822October 22, 2013

  Pros

  It worked great for the first couple weeks.

  Cons

  Keeps getting Visual+ runtime errors. Netgear said they could not test without another computer so could not help me and suggested I contact Microsoft...even though the error message said to contact Netgear. I did check for an update and there was one, however it would not fully load so can't update.

  Summary

  My cable provider offers a modem with wi-fi built in and free support. I am going for it.

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• Too many bugs

  bearpawqsJuly 23, 2013

  Pros

  It's nice to be able to monitor the network.

  Cons

  It keeps disconnecting me from the internet. I am uninstalling it from all my computers and devices. It does not work properly on my Windows 7 AND 8 computers.

  Summary

  Nice idea and concept but very poorly executed.

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• NETGEAR LITTLE GENIE

  djblouisianaJuly 4, 2013

  Pros

  KEEPS TRACK OF ON LINE CONNECTIONS, AND HELPS TO CONTROL THE KIDS WHEN I NEED TO!

  Cons

  NONE AT THIS TIME!

  Summary

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