Trace Network Traffic
Track Network Traffic and Optimize Network Performance Using PRTG
PRTG Network Monitor is Paessler's easy-to-use network monitoring solution. This smart tool enables you to trace network traffic and bandwidth usage, monitor the availability of servers and other network devices, and check the quality of network connections.
How Does PRTG Trace Network Traffic?
The network traffic monitor uses SNMP, packet sniffing, and NetFlow to track network traffic. SNMP is appropriate for a basic bandwidth check that does not consume many resources, but provides fewer details than the other options. For a detailed bandwidth traffic analysis and effortless bandwidth management, you can use packet sniffing, or - if your hardware supports it - NetFlow or sFlow. These technologies enable the LAN monitor to trace network traffic by analyzing all data packets flowing through the network. Top lists give you a quick overview of which IP address or protocol is responsible for most bandwidth usage.
However, PRTG is more than a bandwidth tool. The software is also a powerful server monitor, event logger, and network management software. It is indispensable for wireless network troubleshooting and makes reporting easy.
