NETGEARGenie
NETGEAR Genie is a network management and router control utility from NETGEAR that provides a graphical interface for configuring and monitoring NETGEAR wireless routers and networking hardware. The app allows users to view connected devices, adjust wireless settings, manage guest networks, update router firmware, and monitor bandwidth usage without accessing the router's web admin panel directly. It is primarily used by home and small-office users who want an easier alternative to logging into a router's web interface.
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1 suggestionNETGEAR Genie appears to be no longer actively maintained — the search results point to an archived download page from 2021, and there is no evidence of a native Apple Silicon build or recent updates from NETGEAR. The app will stop running entirely when Apple removes Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 (September 2028). If you still rely on Genie for router management, contact NETGEAR directly to ask whether a native build is planned. As an alternative, most modern NETGEAR routers can be managed through NETGEAR's mobile app or by logging directly into the router's web admin panel at http://routerlogin.net or 192.168.1.1 — both work natively on M-series Macs. If you prefer a dedicated desktop tool, consider using a modern browser to access your router's web interface, which provides the same controls Genie offers and will continue to work regardless of architecture changes.
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