Graphical front end for the tcpdump network package sniffer that’s integrated in Mac OS X. Enables you to display all the traffic on the network connections. Manufacturer’s web site currently not available
Measures data transfer rates in the network (TCP and UDP, under Windows also NetBIOS). Must therefore be run on two computers that can communicate with each other. Free for private use.
MIB Browser allowing administrators to manage SNMP-enabled network devices and applications. Loads general information from the management information base (MIB) and includes a receiver for receiving special SNMP traps (network data). An enhanced professional version is also available.
This development of the discontinued Ethereal project logs and analyses data traffic on the network. Includes the required WinPCap. Portable version also available. Fast and secure download from The H
Sends ARP requests in a network to a host (specified by a MAC address) and displays the replies. The Windows version requires WinPcap and can be accessed from the FTP directoryof the developer.
Network management tool with SQL backend and a web-based interface. Uses SNMP v1-3, but also supports telnet and SSH to secure configurations. Allows using CDP, FDP, NDP LLDP and MAC forwarding as well as routing tables to explore the entire network. Locates and tracks network computers for monitoring purposes.
Monitors programs' network connections and displays their Internet activity. Allows you to control which programs are allowed to access the internet and can allocate which individual IP addresses and ports these programs may use.
Various tools for configuring, monitoring and managing Wi-Fi networks. Includes the gadgets/widgets: Wi-Fi Inspector (27 MB) and Wi-Fi Monitor. The gadgets (5 MB, Windows Vista and 7) or Yahoo widgets (6 MB, Windows XP and Mac OS X) can be executed directly on the desktop and display the real time status of all network connections.
Monitors bandwidth, availability and all inbound and outbound data packets in networks and analyses the data stream. Outputs comprehensive evaluations of the monitored data and warns the administrator by email, SMS, pager or other means when an error is detected. Also available, for a fee, as a version for monitoring more than ten sensors.
Nagios status monitor for the desktop. Available as an icon in the system tray or as a filtered status bar to show a clear summary of messages and status reports on the Nagios website (network monitoring). Affected hosts and services can quickly be accessed via the context menu (SSH, RDP, VNC). Fast and secure download from The H
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