Traffic monitoring
Traffic monitoring with PRTG package “all in one”
- PRTG monitors network traffic.
- PRTG monitors data packets.
- PRTG filters by IP addresses, protocols, and data types.
- PRTG uses SNMP, packet analysis, WMI, NetFlow.
Want to intercept network traffic?
GET GENERAL INFORMATION
As the responsible administrator, you hope to get information about how much traffic passes through your network. PRTG allows you to optimize network capacity planning. You can also determine whether the entire data quota is actually in use, whether you need to buy more, or whether you can be satisfied with a smaller amount.
NETWORK ANALYSIS
Is the reliability of your company’s Internet connection constantly falling? There are errors on the network, but you don’t know why? With PRTG, you get a network traffic monitoring tool that analyzes data consumption and reveals the causes of network disruptions. You also find bottlenecks and weaknesses in the security system.
NETWORK OPTIMIZATION
Every network has a bandwidth eater. This can be a stand-alone application, a video stream, or a congested WLAN. But it can also be a simple print job containing a few large files that temporarily clog up the network. PRTG Network Analyzer allows you to identify bandwidth eaters and optimize data consumption.
PRTG is your tool for monitoring network traffic
ONE TOOL FOR ALL TASKS
PRTG monitors the performance of every component of your network. Traffic, uptime, servers, routers, switches. PRTG is an all-in-one monitoring tool for the entire network. When problems arise, you will come to the rescue of a full review that will be available instantly. With PRTG, finding error sources is quick and easy. And that means you save time and nerves.
NETWORK REPORTING TOOL
PRTG Network Traffic Tool collects all the data and displays it in the form of easy-to-read charts and graphs. The results are also sent to a reporting system that you can customize to suit your specific needs. With PRTG, data access can be configured. Learn more about the reporting feature.
INSTANT ALERTS
Configure PRTG to send you alerts when certain situations arise. PRTG will let you know in advance when the sensor detects a problem, but the network device has not yet failed. This means that you can react immediately before the mistake leads to something more serious.
THE RIGHT TECHNOLOGY
PRTG uses the following key technologies to analyze traffic: SNMP, packet analysis, Flow, WMI, and performance counters. Whether you’re working with Windows Server or a Cisco router, when you use PRTG, you’ll always have the right monitoring technology right at your fingertips.
LONG-TERM ANALYSIS
PRTG allows you to intercept network traffic for a long period of time and analyze the accumulated data. You’ll see if peak loads are observed at regular intervals for longer periods of time. If so, you can quickly get to the root of the problem.
Comparison of traffic monitoring: WMI, SNMP, packet sniffing, NetFlow
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WMI |
SNMP | Packet Analyzer |
xFlow (IPFIX, NetFlow, sFlow, jFlow) |
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Ability to filter traffic |
No |
No | Yes |
Yes |
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Differentiate bandwidth usage by protocol and IP address |
No |
No | Yes |
Yes |
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PRTG can show ratings (activity rating, connections, protocols, user ratings) |
No |
No | Yes |
Yes |
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Filter bandwidth usage by IP address |
No |
No | Yes |
Yes |
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Bandwidth Filtering by MAC Addresses |
No |
No | Yes |
No |
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Bandwidth Filtering by Physical Network Port |
Yes |
Yes | No |
No |
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Monitor network settings other than bandwidth usage |
Yes |
Yes | No |
No |
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CPU usage on a machine with PRTG |
Low |
Low | Higher, depending on the volume of traffic |
Higher, depending on the volume of traffic |
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Bandwidth overload during monitoring |
Small |
Small | No (unless switch ports are used for monitoring) |
Depending on traffic |