New devices join automatically

When you first install Network Magic, it detects devices currently connected to your home network and automatically accepts them.

Network Magic intrusion detection and new devices

When you have Network Magic running, it uses intrusion detection to sense when a new computer or device connects to your network.

Generally, when this type of event occurs, it is a routine addition to your network, such as:

• A computer that runs Network Magic

• A computer that does not have Network Magic installed, and is connecting to your network for the first time

• A new device (for example, a network digital music player or a game adapter)

Network Magic automatically allows the new device to join your network, adds it to the network map, and displays a notification.

New devices in the network map

Using Network Magic, you can easily identify regular network members. For information, see Give a computer a better name and Name a device and give it an icon.