Read, analyze & monitor MIB files for free with PRTG and Paessler MIB Importer
- Easily import, read, and convert MIB files for monitoring
- Monitor individual OIDs or a complete OID library via SNMP
- Access your first 100 PRTG sensors free, forever
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PRTG makes reading and analyzing MIB files easy
Custom alerts and data visualizations make it easy to monitor, identify, and prevent corrupted data and associated network performance issues.
Your device’s Management Information Bases at your fingertips
How PRTG defines sensors
In PRTG, “sensors” are the basic monitoring elements. One sensor usually monitors one measured value in your network, e.g. the traffic of a switch port, the CPU load of a server, the free space of a disk drive. On average you need about 5-10 sensors per device or one sensor per switch port.
Ensuring your network performs optimally without accessing the Management Information Bases of the devices you want to monitor is like trying to find your way around a city you've never been to before. Blindfolded.
But, the larger and more complex your network is, the harder it is to read and analyze your MIB files – or even integrate them into your monitoring setup.
Our free MIB browser for Paessler PRTG makes reading, analyzing, and changing MIB files quick and effortless. Import files, convert them to the OID format, and set up PRTG sensors in a few clicks. We'll even throw in 100 free sensors so you can keep an eye on your network devices’ health and performance via SNMP.
Flexible, intuitive, cost-effective:
3 reasons to choose our PRTG MIB monitoring tool
Sweat-free MIB monitoring setup
Download the free Paessler MIB Importer and open your chosen MIB files. That's it. You can convert all your MIB files (or just a selection) into OIDs and use them to configure SNMP sensors in minutes. PRTG even automatically detects your devices such as servers, routers, switches, or firewalls.
Complete control, endless possibilities
With 250+ sensors to choose from, the possibilities are endless. We've designed PRTG so you can tailor it to your network's requirements and monitor every aspect of its health and performance with one tool: not just MIB files, but all your hardware, software, and network connections.
The best investment you'll ever make
No, really. The first 100 sensors are free, forever. But if you do buy a license, it'll probably pay for itself within weeks just through time savings and improved network performance. And if you don't believe us, well… 500,000 happy users can't be wrong. Right?
What reading and monitoring MIB files looks like in PRTG
Diagnose network issues by continuously monitoring MIB files. Show OID values, SNMP custom table entries and other device health and performance indicators in real time and visualize data in graphic maps & dashboards to identify problems more easily. Gain the visibility you need to troubleshoot issues and enjoy a faster, more stable, more reliable network.
MIB OID tree in Paessler MIB Importer
SNMP Custom Advanced sensor for monitoring OID values
Sunburst view of your complete monitoring environment
Start monitoring MIB files with PRTG and see how it can make your network more reliable and your job easier.
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Our MIB to OID converter in action
Once you've downloaded the relevant MIB file from the manufacturer's website, and downloaded and installed Paessler MIB Importer, setting up a PRTG sensor is pretty easy:
- In the MIB Importer tool, click File | Import MIB File.
- Check the values are correct, then click File | Save For PRTG Network Monitor to convert the file to the .oidlib format. You can also save a copy of the file in PRTG's /snmplib subdirectory.
- Go to PRTG and add, for example, an SNMP Library sensor.
- Select the entries made available by the new OIDlib file that you want to monitor and get started.
You can create up to 100 sensors for free, including:
- SNMP Custom sensors for monitoring a specific OID value
- SNMP Custom Advanced sensors for monitoring up to 10 OIDS
- SNMP Library for monitoring all OIDs from a device’s MIB file
- SNMP Custom Table sensors for monitoring table entries via SNMP
SNMP Library sensor in PRTG
Easily find the source of the problem with our PRTG MIB file monitoring solution.
Real-time alerts and custom notifications make it easy to solve network device issues.
Your MIB file browser at a glance – even on the go
Set up PRTG in minutes and use it on almost any mobile device.
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PRTG MIB browser: FAQ
1. MIB vs OID: what's the difference?
MIB stands for “Management Information Base”. MIB files contain information you need to monitor and control a router, switch, or other specific network device. An OID or “object identifier”, on the other hand, is a series of numbers that identifies an object in the MIB hierarchy and that can be read via SNMP. Think of it this way: a MIB is like a house you want to get to, and an OIB is the set of coordinates you pop into your GPS so you can reach it without getting lost.
2. Why do I need MIB files?
Because devices from different manufacturers all work differently, it's impossible for monitoring software to cover every possible scenario. MIB files enable you to tailor monitoring sensors to your specific device and situation.
3. What does a MIB converter do?
A MIB converter typically refers to a tool or software that translates Management Information Base files from one format to another. These converters facilitate compatibility between different network management systems or devices that might use different MIB file formats.
4. Where can I find my device's MIB files?
Cisco, Juniper, Dell, and other reputable device manufacturers usually make MIB files available in the downloads section of their websites. The Internet Engineering Task Force, or IETF for short, has published a global MIB standard, and included MIBs in more than 300 of its first 5,000 RFCs.
5. What is a sensor in PRTG?
In PRTG, “sensors” are the basic monitoring elements. One sensor usually monitors one measured value in your network, for example the traffic of a switch port, the CPU load of a server, or the free space on a disk drive.
On average, you need about 5-10 sensors per device or one sensor per switch port.
PRTG: The multi-tool for sysadmins
Adapt PRTG individually and dynamically to your needs and rely on a strong API:- HTTP API: Access monitoring data and manipulate monitoring objects via HTTP requests
- Custom sensors: Create your own PRTG sensors for customized monitoring
- Custom notifications: Create your own notifications and send action triggers to external systems
- REST Custom sensor: Monitor almost everything that provides data in XML or JSON format
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Over 95% of our customers say yes!
Paessler AG conducted trials in over 600 IT departments worldwide to tune its network monitoring software closer to the needs of sysadmins.
The result of the survey: over 95% of the participants would recommend PRTG – or already have.
Paessler PRTG is used by companies of all sizes. Sysadmins love PRTG because it makes their job a whole lot easier. Bandwidth, servers, virtual environments, websites, VoIP services – PRTG keeps an eye on your entire network. Everyone has different monitoring needs. That’s why we let you try PRTG for free.Still not convinced?
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