PRTG Traffic Grapher is an easy to use Windows application for monitoring and classifying bandwidth usage. Here are some key features of "PRTG Traffic Grapher": Requirements:An easy to use SNMP Bandwidth Usage Monitor, that can also be used to monitor many other aspects of a network
It provides system administrators with live readings and long-term usage trends for their network devices. PRTG is mainly used for bandwidth usage monitoring, but may also be used to monitor many other aspects of a network such as memory and CPU utilization.
With PRTG Traffic Grapher the user receives comprehensive bandwidth and network usage data that helps to optimize the efficiency of the network. Understanding bandwidth and resource consumption is the key to better network management: Avoid bandwidth and server performance bottlenecks; Find out what applications or what servers use up your bandwidth; Deliver better quality of service to your users by being proactive; Reduce costs by buying bandwidth and hardware according to actual load.
The Freeware Edition of PRTG Traffic Grapher is completely free for personal and commercial use and may be downloaded for free. PRTG Traffic Grapher is designed to run on a Windows machine in your network for 24 hours every day, and constantly records the network usage parameters.
The recorded data is stored in an internal database for later reference. Using an easy to use Windows interface you can configure the monitored sensors as well as create usage reports. For remote access PRTG Traffic Grapher comes with a built-in web server to provide access to graphs and tables. All common methods for network usage data acquisition are supported: SNMP: Simple Network Management Protocol is the basic method of gathering bandwidth and network usage data. It can be used to monitor bandwidth usage of routers and switches port-by-port as well as device readings like memory, CPU load etc.
Packet Sniffing: With its built-in Packet Sniffer PRTG can inspect all network data packets passing the network card to calculate the bandwidth usage. NetFlow: The NetFlow protocol is supported by most Cisco routers to measure bandwidth usage.
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If you want to use more that 3 sensors you may purchase the Professional or Enterprise Editions of Paessler Router Traffic
If you want to use more that 3 sensors you may purchase the Professional or Enterprise Editions of Paessler Router Traffic
· Reliable network monitoring used by more than 100.000 users every day
· Supports data acquisition via SNMP, packet sniffing or Netflow protocol
· Classifies network traffic by IP address, protocol and other parameters
· Works with most switches, routers, firewalls, and other network devices
· Easy installation with a few clicks on Windows 2000/XP/2003
· Monitoring engine is capable of monitoring up to several thousand sensors
· A Freeware Edition is available for smaller networks and SOHOs
· Supported Data Acquisition Methods
Depending on your infrastructure you can monitor the usage of your network using different methods supported by PRTG Traffic Grapher. You can choose between four common methods for (bandwidth) monitoring:
· SNMP: Simple Network Management Protocol is the basic method of gathering bandwidth and network usage data. It can be used to monitor bandwidth usage of routers and switches port-by-port as well as device readings like memory, CPU load etc. Supports SNMP Version 1, 2c and 3.
· Packet Sniffing: The Packet Sniffer inspects all network data packets passing the PC's network card(s) and is able to classify network traffic by IP address, protocol and other parameters
· Netflow: The Netflow protocol is supported by most Cisco routers to measure bandwidth usage. Although being the most complex type to set up it is also the most powerful method suitable for high traffic networks and can also classify network traffic by IP address, protocol and other parameters.
· Latency: Monitoring performance of a data line or a device by measuring PING times
· Note: Only with packet sniffer and netflow based monitoring it is possible to measure the traffic by IP address, and/or protocol. SNMP based traffic measurement is port-based only.
· Windows and Web Based User Interface
· Monitoring data can be accessed via a Windows GUI and a web based front end
· Intuitive Windows user interface for data retrieval and configuration
· Integrated web server for remote access (no external web server necessary)
· Results are shown in various graphs and tables
· Graphs are always generated on-the-fly for live reporting
· Monitoring Database
· Internal database for fast and efficient storage of historic data
· Optional export of monitoring results into CSV files for custom reporting
· Database offers optional zipped backup and purging of old data
· Internal Web Server
· Easy to use navigation allows to drill into the live monitoring results
· Fully "skinable" web interface using HTML templates (several default skins included)
· Web server supports public (anyone can view the data) as well as authenticated access (username/password necessary) for multiple users
· Reports
· Configurable reports (graphs and data tables) in HTML, Excel, TIF, RTF, or PDF format
· Daily, monthly, and yearly reports can be exported via email or saved to file
· x% percentile calculation for any percentile value, any intervall, and any time frame
· Includes a billing system for bandwidth based billing
· SNMP Related Features
· Monitors any value that is accessible by SNMP (i.e. any given OID Object ID)
· Supports SNMP Versions 1 (base standard), 2C (64 bit counters) and 3 (authentication and encryption)
· Support 32-bit and 64-bit counters
· Brings its own extensive OID database with many preconfigured SNMP settings (e.g. for CPU loads, disk usages, printer page counts, environmental monitoring, and many more)
· Supports Paessler SNMP Helper for easy access to several thousand performance counters on Windows based machines via SNMP
· MIB files can be converted into OIDLIBs to monitor any device that supports SNMP
· Various SNMP parameters (e.g. port, timeout) can be set by the user
· Other System Features
· Runs as an "nt service" on Windows 2000/XP/2003 to ensure that monitoring runs all the time (you do not have to be logged into your machine to keep monitoring running)
· Extensive filtering can be applied for Netflow and Packet Sniffing based monitoring
· Sensors can be "tagged" for easy navigation in long sensor lists
· Easy setup of the same set of sensors for several devices usind Device Templates
· Monitoring and notifications can be paused using user defined schedules.
· 64 MB RAM (128 MB and more recommended)
· 20 MB disk space for installation
· between 25kb and 300kb disk space per sensor per day for the monitoring data database
· TCP/IP Network Connection
PRTG Traffic Grapher 6.2.2.983/984
Antamedia Bandwidth Manager 2.0.4
Bandwidth Manager helps you control download and upload rate for every computer in your network. Computers can be limited with specified time and quota per session, day time when access is allowed and set to logout after inactivity. Here are some key features of "Antamedia Bandwidth Manager":A simple and easy to use bandwidth manager
Bandwidth software for download limiting is very suitable for Internet and game cafes as it tightly integrates with Antamedia Internet cafe software enabling automatic blocking of traffic when user logout. Every user and computer can have different download and upload rates.
Windows Compatible:
· Windows software with user-friendly interface. It doesn't require any proprietary hardware so you can use any standard PC with two network cards to setup bandwidth shaper
Zero Client Administration:
· No client software installation is required
· Bandwidth Limit Control (Traffic Shaping Management)
· A Bandwidth limit is configured in Kb/s for each account separately and represents speed a computer's Internet connection speed
· With Bandwidth Manager it's easy to set higher bandwidth for some of your computers and lower bandwidth for others. Controlling individual users bandwidth insures one customer can not interrupt the activity of another
Bandwidth Quota Control (Traffic Quota Management):
· A Bandwidth quota is configured in Mbytes for every account and represents the total amount of traffic available to a customer. Example: A customer can download 10 MB in one hour. This option can be disabled if you want to limit only the connection speed
Accounts:
· There are 3 ways to grant Internet access to computers in your network
· Using Accounts that specify the IP or MAC of a computer. If an IP/MAC is found in the database, the computer is logged in and displayed in the list
· Autologin - If enabled, a computer is logged in with default options (download, upload, quota, time etc)
· Using Antamedia Internet Caffe Server to fully automate the login/logout process. As soon as Member, Timecode or postpaid session is started, Server will communicate with Bandwidth Manager and allow Internet access to the computer where the customer started their session. At the end of the session, access is blocked to the same computer, disabling any Internet traffic. This can reduce bandwidth if some online game has remained active or if viruses, spyware or trojans are consuming your bandwidth
Account Options:
· Download and Upload rate
· Quota (total amount of data in MB available)
· Unlimited quota (if you wish to limit only download/upload rate)
· Time left (If you wish to set limited time per session)
Unlimited time option:
· Set allowed access hours for login
· Account can be temporary disabled
· Inactivity timeout (computer will be automatically logged out if there is no network activity within a specified time)
MAC Whitelist:
· Enables specified computers (identified by MAC address of network card) to pass-through the Bandwidth Manager. For example: allow your home computer to acquire access without any limitations
Activity Log:
· Bandwidth Manager stores different actions, including session start and stop, time of login attempts etc. Database is encoded and protected from unauthorized modifications
Login Password:
· To access all software options, the administrator must enter a password. Staff will not be able to access and modify account details if not authorized
CommTraffic 3.1.2122
CommTraffic is a network traffic monitor that processes, collects and displays traffic and network utilization statistics for PC network connections, both LAN and dial-up. When monitoring a LAN segment, CommTraffic shows traffic and network utilization statistics for each computer in the segment.A network utility for collecting, processing, and displaying traffic and network utilization statistics for computer network
CommTraffic has a highly customizable, intuitive interface that displays statistics in graphical and numeric form. The program can be customized to display incoming, outgoing, and summary traffic statistics in a variety of styles and allows you to set time and traffic limits to reflect the rates set by your ISP. Once the limit is approached, the program will alert you by playing a sound, displaying a message, and so forth.
CommTraffic offers an array of options that allow you to generate reports that reflect the network traffic volume and Internet connection expenses. The program supports virtually any rate plan your ISP might use, such as one based on connection time, traffic volume, time of the day, and other measures. This ensures that you are always aware of your Internet connection expenses and makes traffic accounting easy.
One of the program's unique features is its remote monitoring capability. Without it, you would only be able to monitor the network traffic in your LAN segment. However, the remote monitoring feature stretches the use of CommTraffic across a multi-segment network, or even to geographically distant networks.
The program comes in two parts: CommTraffic Service and CommTraffic Console. The Service must be installed on every computer that you would like to monitor, and you may use one Console to connect to the remote or local Services, one at a time, to monitor the traffic statistics.
Connection Meter 7.7.3
Program Connection Meter originated in September 1998. Here are some key features of "Connection Meter":Protect your computer before non-require connections to internet by Active X
In regard of great returns from users the development didn't stop but it is still running.
The SE edition should only be used on permanent connections (WiFi, ADSL, cable, etc).
At the development of program we lay stress on:
- universality, easy change of prices for connection
- independence on setting of computer and operating system
- the highest stability and uncostingness
- easy and tabular attendance, we don't want oppress user and his - - computer by unnecessary mambers
- ability of program to communicate in Czech, Slovak, English, German and Hungarian
· protect your computer before non-require connections to internet by Active X and dialers
· furnish immediate information about time, price of connection and size of transfer data in floating window
· active sound and graphic warning before end of phone unit
· monitor of speed line, fair user policy, data limits etc.
· process measuring data in a lot of text and graphic forms, allowed handover of data through clipboard Windows to other application
· with help of the columned graphs make easy to found optimal time for downloading data so connection is the most economic
· display information about drainage and price of connection in your provider
· with help of the insurance automatically disconnect connection at disproportionate high price for connection
· by regular saving of measuring data prevent the loss at crash of the system
· set up clock of computer in accordance with exact world time
· set up your operating system that will communicate by modem about 20-50% faster
· notify new messages in e-mail accounts on several mail servers
Networx 5.0.3
NetWorx is a simple, yet powerful, tool that helps you objectively evaluate your bandwidth situation. Here are some key features of "Networx":Measure your bandwidth use and the speed of all kinds of network connections
You can use it to collect bandwidth usage data and measure the speed of your Internet or any other network connection.
NetWorx can help you identify possible sources of network problems, ensure that you don't exceed the bandwidth limits specified by your ISP, or track down suspicious network activity characteristic of Trojan horses and hacker attacks.
The program allows you to monitor all your network connections or a specific network connection (such as Ethernet or PPP) only.
The software also features a system of highly customizable visual and sound alerts. You can set it up to alert you when the network connection is down or when some suspicious activity, such as unusually heavy data flow, occurs.
It can also automatically disconnect all dialup connections and shut down the system.
The incoming and outgoing traffic is represented on a line chart and logged to a file, so that you can always view statistics about your daily, weekly and monthly bandwidth usage and dialup duration.
The reports can be exported to a variety of formats, such as HTML, MS Word and Excel, for further analysis.
· Find out and monitor how fast your Internet connection is
· Find out and monitor how much Internet traffic you consume
· Verify whether your ISP charges your Internet usage fairly
· Detect a suspicious network activity on your computer
· Perform simple network tests such as ping and trace route
· Be notified about excessive Internet usage
BWMeter 5.2.0
BWMeter is a very powerful bandwidth monitor and meter that measures and displays all traffic on your network. Here are some key features of "BWMeter": Requirements:A powerful bandwidth meter, monitor and traffic controller
Unlike other products, it can analyze the data packets (where they come from, where they go, which port and protocol they use).
This makes it possible to distinguish between local and internet traffic for example. BWMeter can create statistics for all computers in your network, measuring and displaying all internal network traffic as well as download and upload from the internet. BWMeter is a very powerful bandwidth monitor and meter that measures and displays all traffic on your network.
You can even define filters which show your transfer with certain internet addresses (e.g. to see how much data you download from your favorite news server).
BWMeter is ideal for home users to get an overview of how much bandwidth they use, as well as small to large businesses, where one computer can maintain the statistics of downloaded / uploaded data of all computers in the network.
· Graphical and numerical display of bandwidth
· User definable filters for measuring bandwidth
· User definable graphs to visualize bandwidth
· Can monitor all network interfaces / adapters
· Can monitor and display all traffic on the network
· Traffic control, access control and speed limits
· Creates daily, weekly, monthly and yearly statistics
· Shows statistics of other computers running BWMeter
· Alerts and notifications
· Shows hostile internet traffic (hackers, viruses, etc.)
· Statistics can be exported / imported
· Easy installation and configuration with default options
· Supports LAN, WAN, VPN, ADSL, xDSL, Modem, Dial-Up, etc.
· Can run as a Service (Windows NT, 2000, XP and 2003 only)
· Absolute flexibility
· Many options for full customization
· 10 MB of free harddisk space
DU Meter 4.16 Build 3102
DU Meter is an award winning tool breated by Hagel Technologies which provides an accurate account of the data which is flowing through your computer's network connection at any given moment. Here are some key features of "DU Meter":See how much of your bandwidth potential is actually used
This readout is presented in both numerical and graphical format, in real time. DU Meter includes extensive logging facility, flexible events system, and more. It supports Windows 95/98/NT4/2000 and XP!
DU Meter works with virtually all types of network connections: phone modems, DSL, cable modem, LAN, satellite, and more.
DU Meter is the best utility of its type available, and has site licenses in place with Intel, Lucent, Raytheon, JPMorgan Chase, Sierra Wireless, Fourelle Systems, Hilton Central School District (NY), Nortel, Reuters, Texaco, Compaq, Mobilkom AG (Austria) and many other major corporations.
There are many reasons why you might want to monitor your network activity. Watching your data transfer rates can be very enlightening as you download a web page, email, or a software application.
This will give you a much better idea of how long the operation will take. It will also let you know how efficient your Internet connection is. And it can alert you of dangerous or unexpected network activity.
· Provides clear graphical and/or numerical display
· Logging facility with export to many different file formats, including Excel and HTML
· Permits close supervision of uploads and downloads
· Works with Dial-Up, ISDN, Cable Modem, ADSL, Ethernet cards, and more
· Option to select specific network interface
· Full compatibility with Windows 98, NT 4.0, Windows 2000 and Windows XP
· Requires minimal screen real estate and system resources
· Simple installation
· Involves no changes to your Windows system files
· Configurable to load with Windows
· Auto-hide feature minimizes the meter to the system tray in the absence of network activity
· Readout in either kB/sec (kilobytes per second) or kbps (kilobits per second)
· Scalable to your own modem download capabilities
· Option to view readout in moment-to-moment or average values
· Option to notify user or disconnect from the Internet automatically when network activity drops below a certain level
· Useful stopwatch to accurately time downloads and report the average transfer rates
Bandwidth Usage Monitor 1.0
This software is designed to monitor the amount of bandwidth consumed using your broadband connection. In addition, Bandwidth Usage Monitor will offer you the possibility to choose the network you want to monitor. Here are some key features of "Bandwidth Usage Monitor": Requirements:Monitor the bandwirth your computer is using
· Simple Interface
· Calculates usage upto Peta Bytes i.e 1 PB = 1,000,000,000,000,000 bytes (more than you will ever need)
· Monthly/Yearly Reports
· Small Display Bar, which can be turned on to remain at the top of every application. This gives you a quick glimpse of the data transfer rate.
· Can automatically start with Windows.
· Graph
· Specify Daily/Monthly limit and monitor easily on the main window
· .NET Framework 3.5
cFosSpeed 4.53 Build 1542 Beta / 4.52 Build 1509
cFosSpeed is a Traffic Shaping driver for DSL modems and routers. Here are some key features of "cFosSpeed":This application will fasten Internet speed with Traffic Shaping
Internet acceleration and advanced Traffic Shaping for: USB DSL Modems, Routers and LAN DSL Modems.
· Perfect for online gamers!
· Extended Traffic Shaping for DSL modems, cable modems & routers
· Highly responsive when used with online games and filesharing (P2P) like eMule, Kazaa or Bittorrent
· Minimal ping times for streaming audio & video, Voice over IP (VoIP), Internet Radio, etc.
· Individual program prioritization
· Free configurable Prioritization
· Self-calibrating
· Layer-7 Analysis
· Firewall
· Automatic router detection
· Optimal Dial-Up connections - VPN - WLAN - MTU-Optimization
· Multi User Features - broadband limits
Net Meter Pro 6.04
Monitor your computer's internet bandwidth using Net Meter Pro, the powerful new all-in-one network tool. See the information flowing to and from your computer with dynamic real-time data graphs.Next generation Internet meter
Take Net Meter Pro for a spin to see just how useful it can be for you!
