Ethernet Bandwidth

Monitoring Ethernet bandwidth is important for all companies that use IT networks for their daily business operations. Only if you know how much bandwidth is being used at normal and at peak times, and which applications are responsible for most Ethernet traffic, you can ensure ongoing bandwidth performance and proactively troubleshoot possible bandwidth congestion. PRTG Network Monitor is a comprehensive network monitoring solution which enables you to measure network traffic and monitor internet usage.

PRTG Network Monitor: Ethernet Bandwidth Test and Monitoring Software

PRTG uses SNMP, packet sniffing, and NetFlow / sFlow to capture network traffic. SNMP is only suitable for a rather basic Ethernet bandwidth test. It shows you your overall bandwidth usage, which can be broken down by port. Packet sniffing and NetFlow / sFlow monitoring allow you to gain a detailed bandwidth control: these technologies show you which IP addresses and protocols use up most Ethernet bandwidth, enabling you to determine how much bandwidth is being used for ftp-uploads, internet surfing, or VoIP calls.

More Than Ethernet Bandwidth Monitoring

However, PRTG Network Monitor is more than an Ethernet bandwidth test software: the monitoring tools also check the availability of servers and other network devices, check vital system parameters such as CPU load, free disk space, and memory usage, and measure network speed and performance. Download the free trial or the freeware version now, and see for yourself how using the PRTG Ethernet traffic monitor will make your life much easier.