Protocol Analyzer Software

New Protocol Inspector Version 3.0 protocol analyzer software is designed to allow users to capture, decode, and filter frames quickly when troubleshooting protocol interoperability and response time problems.

This Windows-based software application can run with a standard NDIS driver and a laptop or desktop computer, and provides an easy-to-use set of network analysis and monitoring tools in a single package. The manufacturer states that the seven-layer decodes can allow network professionals to easily identify problematic segments. The software is designed to offer:

• Real-time monitoring of network traffic including MAC/protocol/application layer conversations matrix; top talker by MAC address, network layer address or application usage; and network health statistics, including frame size distribution, and segment utilization
• Seven-layer packet capture, decode, and filtering capabilities for 10/100/1000 Mbps
• Ethernet and 4/16 Mbps Token Ring networks.
• Captures and decodes in VLAN environments such as Cisco ISL and 802.1q.
• Decodes over 150 protocols including TCP/IP, IPX, SNA, AppleTalk, Vines, DECnet, IP Multicast, Lotus Notes, Sybase, Oracle, Cisco ISL and 802.1q VLANs, and SMB. Protocols can also be added.
• Fully customizable capture and display filters.
• Email or pager notification for defined alarm conditions.

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