Free Network Tools

   April 10, 2008
Collection of open source or free network monitoring /troubleshooting software for network administrator or network consultant. It is almost commercial grade tools
The Dude
The Dude network monitor is a new and free application by MikroTik
FREE FREE
www.mikrotik.com
 
Scrutinizer
Scrutinizer Free Edition will accept unlimited flows and display the following
for 24 hours
www.plixer.com
 
WireSHARK
WireSHARK’s powerful features make it the tool of choice for free network
troubleshooting, Protocol development, and education worldwide
www.wireshark.org
 
PRTG
PRTG Traffic Grapher is an easy to use free Windows software for monitoring
and classifying bandwidth usage.
www.paessler.com
 

Rogue Detection
RogueScanner is an free open-source tool focused on device identification
and rogue detection and helps organizations begin to immediately scan their
networks
www.networkchemistry.com/products/downloads.php
 
Speedtest.net
Speedtest.net is a free broadband speed test with servers located all over the
world. Compare your results with others and easily share them
www.speedtest.net

Author: Chris Yoon

IT professional