Cisco Connect Cloud App for iPad Review

To enhance brand recognition of famous platforms and services, technology companies have started developing apps for iOS and Android users. This trend is evident with tech giants such as Google, Yahoo, Facebook, and Microsoft, among others. Cisco is one of the far-famed brand names in the network equipment manufacturing industry. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Cisco engages in the development and licensing of apps through its Cisco Consumer Products LLC division. Till date, Cisco has developed and launched numerous apps for iOS users, namely Cisco WebEx Meetings, Cisco Technical Support, Cisco Quad 2.1, and Cisco Small Business Solution Builder among others. The most recent addition to this list is Cisco’s Connect Cloud app.Launched on July 05, 2012, this free app works on all iOS versions 4.2 and later, and is compatible with the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch. The main functionality of this app is that you can access and monitor your home networks from any place. Once you download this app to your device and access it, you have five primary options such as Device List, Guest Access, Parental Control, Media Prioritization, and Router Settings.Find below, the features of the Connect Cloud app from Cisco:

·         Device List:

With this option, you can easily access your home network and monitor the connection status of all your devices. Moreover, if you have any of the EA series Linksys routers, you can access the router from this app and configure it. And to top it all off, you can personalize device names and icons, connect USB printers, and other wireless devices to your network.

·         Guest Access:

This option allows you to create separate Internet access accounts for up to 50 guests, while protecting your network files with the Guest Access widget.

·         Parental Control:

The Parental Control option allows you to limit the internet access to the devices, and block certain websites for specific devices.

·         Media Prioritization:

You can customize and utilize the settings feature provided with this widget. Moreover you can also add many applications and specify the bandwidth for those applications.

·         Other Features:

There is a tab which allows you to set up a router with a Static IP address. You can also configure MTU settings and DHCP reservation settings on your EA series Linksys router. Test the speed of your broadband internet connection, while viewing upload and download speeds separately. You can diagnose connectivity issues, troubleshoot connection failures, and track the status of your router.

In conclusion, if you want to access and monitor your home networks from your iOS powered device, then the Connect Cloud app from Cisco is a must-have.