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Network/Packet Monitoring Software - Suggestions

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tekkid

Technical User
Dec 28, 2001
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Hey folks!

I have used Tek-Tips for a while now with lots of problems I've had.. you guys and this forum have never steered me wrong.. so I thought what better place to get advice on some Network/Packet Monitoring software.

I'm currently looking at two different packages.. One from a company named Observer and the other from Tamos.

I'm looking for some software in the range of $250.00 to $1500.00.

If anyone has any suggestions or ideas on what I should take a look at please post here. Thanks again for all the help you folks have given me.

kidd
 
Do you have any specific requirements? What are you looking for this software to provide you?
 
btnet,

Sorry I guess I should have explained in detail more...

In General things like Port scanning, Top Talkers, pairs, IP subprotocols, packet monitoring, Protocol distribution, and stats/analysis of network.

Hope this helps.


kidd
 
I myself use a few different ones. For scanning, I use LanGuard. For packet captures, either NetMon or Ethereal. For "top talkers", Network Probe 0.4. I am about to input MRTG, a Linux/Unix bandwidth monitor for our WAN.
These are all freebies, I know there are better ones that you can pay for, but that is what I use...

Thanks,

Matt Wray
MCSE, MCSA, MCP, CCNA

 
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