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Networking Software for Mac

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 829 products in this category.

for the week of: November 22Downloads
  1. 1.
    TeamViewer

    Remote Access6,053

  2. 2.
    Cisco VPN Client

    Remote Access526

  3. 3.
    PS3 Media Server

    File Server Software400

  4. 4.
    KisMAC

    Wireless Networking Software233

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  6. 5.
    HamachiX

    Remote Access179

  7. 6.
  8. 7.
    Remobo

    Remote Access118

  9. Sync files across all computers/devices including your phone.
  10. 8.
    DynDNS Updater

    Internet Operations104

  11. 9.
    AirRadar

    Wireless Networking Software92

  12. 10.
    Oracle 10g

    Wireless Networking Software80

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Release date
  1. ShareTool Nov 26

    Remote Access

  2. Dejal Simon Nov 25

    Network Management Software

  3. Extensis Portfolio Server Nov 24

    File Server Software

  4. CommuniGate Pro Nov 24

    Internet Operations

  5. Plone Nov 20

    Wireless Networking Software

  6. Cocoa Packet Analyzer Nov 20

    Network Tools

  7. Apple Server Admin Tools Nov 19

    Network Management Software

  8. CrushFTP Nov 18

    Internet Operations

  9. Bonjour Mounter Nov 18

    File Server Software

  10. Tunnelblick Nov 17

    Remote Access

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  1. 1.
    LogMeIn Free

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

  2. 2.
    ShareTool

    Securely access your Bonjour services from anywhere.

  3. 3.
    Dejal Simon

    Monitor web sites & servers for changes or failures.

  4. 4.
    VisualRoute

    Analyze Internet connections and track network problems.

  5. 5.
    AirRadar

    Advanced wireless network scanner/stumbler.

  6. 6.
    Freedom

    Disables networking for up to eight hours at a time.

  7. 7.
    Remobo

    Build your own instant private network.

  8. 8.
    DynDNS Updater

    Client for use with DNS services from DynDNS.

  9. 9.
    Server Tools

    Shut down, start up, and perform PC functions over network.

  10. 10.
    Cisco VPN Client

    IPsec VPN client (login required).

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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.