Network Magic on Windows 7

Hi all,
Already saw a lot of issues passing by concerning Network Magic. Have one myself as well that I did not find
as covered yet.
Am running NM 5.5.5195 Pro and really had no issues before...untill I upgraded 1 set in my network
to Windows 7. On this particular machine it seem to work well but trying to enter one of the shared maps on another set in the network
(OS = XP) it won't give me access although the map(s) are configured as shared and showing as such.
Accessing shared maps from the XP-set on the W7 set: no problem. Checked firewall settings but can not
really find any issues: NM has full access. Am beginning to think it is a compatibility issue really with W7.
Am I overlooking something or can this be confirmed as a compatibility issue indeed?
Anyone to the rescue?
Thanks for your time and efforts again!
best regards,
Michael Kames
router : Linksys WRT160NL
all sets in network: wireless
firewall : Windows
Router Cable connection
Message Edited by mkames on 11-29-2009 02:29 PM

mkames wrote:
Okido, good to learn I seem to be quite following you then.
As a recap:
I could already see the shared maps that are set as such on the XP-set when I open up the shared maps overview in NM on the W7-set.
Again, trying to access them (so from the W7-set) gives me this NM-prompt that the shared map can not be accessed (although it IS showing as shared)
When I try the same thing vica-versa so from the XP-set accessing the shared maps on the W7-set I am in in a blink of an eye.
I have now made the changes as you indicated but I don't believe it works..I am still denied from behind the W7 set, there's no way getting in the shared maps on the XP-set.
Let me give it a try after a reboot, perhaps that does the trick..am in a copying session now, about 13mins still to go..will give it a swing straight after and let you know!
Thanks for now, appreciated!!
MIchael
//// EDIT
..as promised my findings after a system reboot...negative! Nothing seem to have changed. Have copied the firewall settings now 1:1 on the XP-set but this didn't do the trick either! Don't tell me I am on a dead end now he??
Hope you still have some magic for me to give a try?
Message Edited by mkames on 11-30-2009 01:44 PM
Hi Michael,
Turn on all options, except Passwords unless you need to use Passwords in Network and Sharing Center.
I copied a file from my Windows 7 Computer to my XP Wireless Computer and it worked.
I copied a file from my Windows XP Wireless Computer to my Windows 7 Ult. 64-Bit RC Version and that worked.
I don't understand the term of Maps you are using.
Note: Shared Folders that you shared on an External Hard Drive, can't be shared or accessed. Reason: Those External Hard Drives can be simply unplugged and plugged into a different Computer.
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Thank you very much for your help toomanydonuts!!!
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As for not seeing the computer from the other computer, you need to adjust Vista's Network and Sharing Center, to allow the computers to see each other.
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thecreator - Running Network Magic version -5.5..9195.0-Pure0 on Windows XP Home Edition SP 3
Running Network Magic version -5.5.9195.0-Pure0 on Wireless Computer with McAfee Personal Firewall Build 11.5.131 Wireless Computer has D-Link DWA-552 connecting to D-Link DIR-655 A3 Router.

Alternative to Network Magic?

I have a small network; 1 PC (Toshiba(TOSH) first to have NM Pro & Vista) three PC's (the kids, each with different OSs -XP-Vista - Win 7) and now I have a new Macbook Pro, with OSX 10.7.2 LION, which I HAVE to use for work and school. I gave TOSH to wife who does not want to give it back and won't monitor network, (bummer-still stuck with job, thought would go to wife with TOSH) I have Network Magic on my Mac running under Vista (parallels). I can see the full network (map) on TOSH, but not on Mac (I assume because of parallels running virtual machine) I need something similar to Network Magic that I can install on my Mac to manage the network, so I can throw off the kids if they are getting into wrong things, plus I need to keep intruders out. I am wondering if there is any software out there that will give me the tools I need. I am new to networks, but have been computer user since 1975 and have built custom PC's back in the day (286-386-pentium) but am new to networking. I really need help before wife gets mad because kids are getting out of hand and letting boyfriends and girlfriends on network. Yeah I can change my network password, but that gets old when having to do it daily. Any Ideas? Thanks in advance

Mac os X cannot write to NTFS, read only. Mac OS X can read and write to a fat32 drive.
Windows cannot write or read(I think) OS X file system.
Palm abandoned OS X support.
Macs connected to the network should be able to see windows PC's properly formated drives without any additional software.

Major instability with Network Magic for Mac

First of all, I'm a long time LELA user which has been great for quickly gaining an understanding of what is connected to the network. I like being able to see both connected and disconnected devices.
I thought I would give Network Magic a shot since that is where the future direction is headed. It has great potential but right now is a major pain in the rear. I have a rather large home network with roughly 15 devices connected or disconnected at any given time. At first the network map worked like LELA in that it would show all devices disconnect or connected. I have two Mac laptops that have different IP and MAC addressses depending on whether they are connected via wired or wireless.
After installing the Mac client on both Mac laptops that's when the frustration began. It seems that with the Mac client software running on both Macs NM5.5 only wants to recognize one on the map at a time. Every few minutes I get an alert that a new device has been detected. But what really happens is the existing laptop drops off the map and the other will pop on. On the Mac itself it automatically triggers the Network Magic screen to popup which is a major annoyance. A few minutes will go by and then the process repeats itself. This laptop will drop of the network map and the other will pop back on. Again, this pops up the Network Magic window on the 2nd laptop which is an annoyance.
Furthermore, when one laptop drops off the... printers that are shared from another Windows PC are no longer available and accessible on the Mac. Rest assured... waiting another few minutes the process will repeat itself.
The other major downside is after installing the Mac clients the network map only shows the name of the Mac laptop and is always recognized as one device regardless of IP or MAC address. I no longer have two seperate IP/MAC devices showing on the map depending on whether it is a wired or wireless connection. I cannot look at the map and quickly know whether the device is connected via wire or wireless. Thus when I print a hard copy of all my network devices and settings I dont' get to see the MAC address and details for the non-connected MAC/IP.
Finally, the Mac client does not have the ability to "generate daily computer reports" of the usage.
At this point I am forced to uninstall the Mac clients until a solution for this problem is provided. I'm glad I checked out the trial version first!

Also for the Linksys folks... I'm not sure how all of the below information is relevant but if it gets you to resolve the problems and add the necessary features then great:
Your Network Magic Version installed: 5.59195
The type of connection to the Internet: Cable
The Brand of Modem and its Model Number the router is connected to: Some Toshiba POS from Time Warner
The Brand, Model, Hardware Revision of your Router and include the Firmware Version: WRT310N with firmware 1.0.07
The Method of connection your problem computer has to the Router: Both wired and/or wireless
The Connection in use on the problem computer: Both an Ethernet port and the wireless N adapter in a MacBook Pro 17" Unibody and a Macbook 13" Core2Duo
Operating system and version and Service Pack Level, if any.Vista on the main Windows machine and OSX Snow Leopard Developer Preview (OSX 10.6) on both Mac laptops
Software Firewall in use: None
Also if any Anti-Virus Program or Spyware Program: None
Include your location in the post or fill out your Profile for this forum and include the location. Kansas City, MO , USA
Post the link to your Router Model: Linksys WRT310N
Network Topology is as follows:
NETWORKING GEAR
Main Gateway: Linksys WRT310N in Wireless N Mode only using WPA2 AES security on channel 1
Additional Router: Linksys WRT54G v5 with latest firmware running in Mixed Mode B/G with WPA Personal security on channel 11
Access Point: WAP54G v3 (I think) running in Mixed Mode B/G with WPA Personal security on channel 11 (several floors below the WRT54G setup in repeater mode connecting wirelessly only
NAS GEAR
Netgear ReadyNAS NV+
PRINTING GEAR
Linksys WPS54G Wireless G Printer Sever (hands down the worst piece of equipment manufactured by Linksys, the wireless part doesn't even work so I run it wired). HP LaserJet 1200 is attached to it
HP Photosmart All in One C6150 connected via the wireless G WRT54G router
HP Photosmart 370 (Shared via main Windows desktop)
HP Photosmart 8750 (Shared via main Windows desktop)
GAMING CONSOLES
XBOX 360 (connected via the Wireless G Network: WRT54G and WAP54G)
Wii (connected via the Wireless G Network: WRT54G and WAP54G)
MOBILE DEVICES
2 iPhones via wireless G network (WRT54G and WAP54G)
COMPUTERS
Windows Desktop running Vista SP1. This is where the main version of Network Magic 5.5 runs and is wired into the network
17" MacBook Pro Unibody via wired or wireless depending on location. Wireless connects ONLY to the WRT310N in N mode
13" MacBook Core 2 Duo via wired or wireless depending on location. Wireless connects ONLY to the WRT310N in N mode

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