PRTG: All-in-one
LAN monitoring

LAN monitoring with PRTG:
This is how it works

LAN monitoring lets you keep track of your entire local network, including your workstations, routers, switches, servers, and printers. PRTG monitors your LAN and sends notifications about connection problems, limited availability, or overloaded server.

PRTG uses SNMP, Packet Sniffing, NetFlow, and other flow protocols for monitoring your LAN.

SNMP is used the most. It is easy to set up and requires only a minimum amount of bandwidth and CPU. Individual data packets can be analyzed using Packet Sniffing, while NetFlow technology is used for the monitoring of Cisco devices.

Pre-defined sensors can also be used immediately in PRTG for other Flow technologies, such as IPFIX, sFlow and jFlow.

More than just LAN: Monitoring distributed networks and WANs is no problem with PRTG

Distributed networks: Monitor your sites from one central location. You can monitor separate LANs with our Remote Probes - with only one PRTG license. Remote Probes collect monitoring data. Your core server evaluates this LAN monitoring data and immediately sounds the alarm if there are problems.

Remote Probes may be installed both in the same network as your core server or in other networks if the latter benefit from continuous Internet connections.

Check out our video on distributed networks here:

WAN: Wide area networks can stretch across several countries (or continents) and are therefore often prone to errors. In many cases, WANs contain vital business data and are used to run important applications. If you wish to increase employee productivity, then these networks must never be down. PRTG is a centralized monitoring solution for all your WANs.

PRTG also provides you with a comprehensive overview of your virtual private network (VPN).

 “The greatest advantage of PRTG? You get to rest easy“

Steffen Ille, Bauhaus-University of Weimar.

PRTG saves time

With PRTG, you get one central monitoring tool for both your LAN and network. Enjoy a quick overview of your whole infrastructure via our dashboard and app.

PRTG saves worry

Customizing PRTG is a breeze. Getting started or switching from another network monitoring tool is easy thanks to the PRTG auto-discovery and pre-configured device templates.

PRTG saves money

80% of our customers report substantial or even exceptional cost savings in the area of network monitoring. The experience of our customers shows that the costs for licenses have paid for themselves in an average of a few weeks.

PRTG keeps an eye on these 5 pillars of LAN monitoring

All inclusive monitoring of your LAN with PRTG Network Monitor

Many administrators have yet to set up monitoring for their LAN networks - with disastrous effects. When problems occur, it often takes a long time to find the bugs behind them. This costs both time and peace of mind. Meanwhile, employees or customers are unable to access important features, resulting in an unnecessary waste of resources. The following five elements are those which should by all means be monitored:

PRTG improves your LAN at all levels

Award winning solution

Unhappy with your current software? Switch to PRTG!

Although many administrators already have one or more monitoring tools, they are not always satisfied.

Switching to PRTG is easy: with over 200 pre-configured sensors, PRTG quickly has a grasp of your network. Its Auto Discovery feature automatically searches for devices and creates sensors. PRTG is thus configured speedily and conveniently. Switching from Nagios or other tools take no time at all.

A central tool

The proper functioning of your Local Area Network depends on many different devices. With PRTG, you get a central, professional tool with which you can monitor your LAN as well as your entire network.

Say goodbye to a mishmash of individual monitoring tools! All you need is PRTG!

A clear overview

Your dashboard and app immediately let you see what’s working - and what’s not. And thanks to the customizable alarm feature, you’ll receive prompt alerts should anything go wrong.

Configure your sensors with just a few clicks so you can be notified before system failures arise!

Prompt alerts

Do problems crop up in your LAN? Thanks to the built-in PRTG alarm feature, you’ll be notified at once! Notifications are sent by SMS, e-mail, or a free push message to your Android or iOS device. You can even receive a SYSlog-message or acoustical alert.

Practical tip: “Hey Gerald, what would you tell administrators who want to use PRTG to monitor their LANs? ”

“The customizable alarm function is a handy feature of PRTG. If my firewall crashes, I should be notified as quickly as possible – by SMS or an acoustic alert, for example. If my router hints that it could go belly up sometime in the next few days, then even a simple e-mail will suffice. Configuring this feature is a piece of cake.”

Gerald Schoch works in PAESSLER AG’s technical documentation department.

PAESSLER AG –
German quality
engineering

• Unlimited version of PRTG for 30 days
• After 30 days, PRTG reverts to a free version
• Or, you can upgrade to a paid license anytime

Made in Germany: The PRTG Network Monitoring Tool is the fruit of an engaged team. The company was founded by Dirk Paessler. The PAESSLER AG headquarters are located in the city of Nuremberg, in the heart of Germany. We combine typical German virtues such as high quality standards, industriousness, and commitment with international, cosmopolitan flair. Read more about our firm here. By the way: We are regularly looking for new recruits.

Case Studies: Airports, utility companies, banks, colleges, hospitals: PRTG is present in every industry. For each of our customers, business and organizational processes depend on the proper functioning of the network infrastructure. The PRTG customer satisfaction is close to 100%. Read in our case studies how our customers use PRTG.

Product tests: It goes without saying that we are convinced by the quality of PRTG. But what about the others? PRTG has always performed extremely well in tests. PRTG user “LanLine” sums it up best: “PRTG was already good several years ago, and has gotten better from version to version ever since.” Such has been our steadfast and sincere goal. Read more about monitoring software product tests and comparisons here.

Support: Our support team works hard every day to help customers solve their monitoring problems. Our goal is to resolve all inquiries within 24 hours (on business days). We've drafted a comprehensive manual and built up an extensive knowledge base featuring videos, webinars, and FAQs. All support, of course, is also included!

Getting started is easy: The trial version is free, which means you can try our monitoring tool risk-free. To switch to another version of PRTG, simply search for an appropriate license. You can upgrade any time you like.

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