NETGEAR Discovery Tool
NETGEAR Discovery Tool is a system utility for identifying and managing NETGEAR network devices on a local network. It scans the network to locate NETGEAR routers, switches, access points, storage devices and other hardware, displays their IP addresses, firmware versions and status, and allows quick access to the device management interfaces. System administrators, network technicians and home users use it to troubleshoot network connectivity, configure devices and verify hardware is present on the network.
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1 suggestionWe could not find public information about whether NETGEAR Discovery Tool has been updated to run natively on Apple Silicon. The lack of search results suggests the app may not be widely documented or may be bundled with other NETGEAR products rather than distributed standalone. Contact NETGEAR support directly to ask whether a native Apple Silicon build exists or is planned before macOS 28 ships in September 2028, since the Intel-only version will stop launching on that release. In the meantime, if you need to manage NETGEAR devices, check whether the web-based management interface for your specific device (typically accessible by entering its IP address in a browser) meets your needs — this approach works regardless of the Discovery Tool's architecture and often provides the same functionality as the desktop utility.
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