Connect to remote systems and manage your network and server infrastructure using tools like Remote Desktop (RDP), PuTTY (SSH, Telnet, Serial), PowerShell (WinRM), TigerVNC (VNC), or AWS Console (AWS SSM). Analyze, troubleshoot, and obtain detailed information about your network and systems with features such as the WiFi Analyzer, IP Scanner, Port Scanner, Ping Monitor, Traceroute, DNS Lookup, and LLDP/CDP Capture (and many more) — all within a unified interface. Hosts and networks can be saved in encrypted profiles and used across all features.
Publisher’s description
What is NETworkManager?
NETworkManager by BornToBeRoot is open-source Windows software in the remote desktop category. It ranks 4th by popularity among remote desktop in this catalogue. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2026.7.7.0, released on July 7, 2026. The version history goes back to December 25, 2019: 35 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 5.4 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 51,050 times. The source code on GitHub (BornToBeRoot/NETworkManager) has 8,839 stars. Similar programs include TeamViewer, TigerVNC and UltraVNC.
Project description on GitHub: “A powerful open-source tool for managing networks and troubleshooting network problems!”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: NETworkManager is an open-source remote desktop tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is NETworkManager safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
26B4CED4ED8FF48ED10B484A7C25580F6FCE545C18643461428BBDB47D171824· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 35 versions ›35 versions over 7 years · about 5.4 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026.7.7.0Latest | July 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2026.2.22.0 | February 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2025.10.18.0 | October 18, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2025.8.10.0 | August 10, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2025.1.18.0 | January 18, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2024.11.11.0 | November 11, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2024.6.15.0 | June 15, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2024.1.7.0 | January 7, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id BornToBeRoot.NETworkManager -echoco install NETworkManager -yscoop install extras/networkmanagermsiexec /i NETworkManager_2026.7.7.0_Setup.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {DAF0F74A-AF73-43DD-9ACD-D40EA3961F3F} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- BornToBeRoot
- Category
- Remote desktop
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/BornToBeRoot/NETworkManager
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 2026.7.7.0
- Released
- July 7, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 13, 2021
- Versions listed
- 35
- Updates / year
- 5.4
- Chocolatey downloads
- 51,050
- GitHub stars
- 8,839
- GitHub forks
- 861
- Website
- borntoberoot.net
- winget ID
- BornToBeRoot.NETworkManager
- Chocolatey package
- NETworkManager
- Scoop package
- extras/networkmanager
- MSI product code
- {DAF0F74A-AF73-43DD-9ACD-D40EA3961F3F}
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Frequently asked questions
Is NETworkManager free?
Yes. NETworkManager is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is NETworkManager safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install NETworkManager with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can NETworkManager be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does NETworkManager run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of NETworkManager?
The versions page lists all 35 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 25, 2019.
What are alternatives to NETworkManager?
TeamViewer, TigerVNC, UltraVNC, Terminals and TightVNC. The alternatives page compares them.
