One of the most widely used network protocol analyzer tools is finally getting a home of its own, after decades of corporate sponsorship. Wireshark got its start back in 1998, originally known as ...

Network General’s Sniffer Portable was a bit difficult to install, but when we conquered the demons, we found that there have been numerous changes to the product. Network General’s Sniffer Portable ...

It used to be that protocol analyzers were expensive pieces of hardware, costing upwards of $20,000 and requiring specialized training to use. However, things have changed quite a bit in just a few ...

Saelig Company, Inc. has announced the availability of the BPA low energy Bluetooth Protocol Analyzer from Teledyne LeCroy – a powerful, portable protocol analyzer for wireless transmissions that ...

If you aren t familiar with the latest generation of protocol analyzers, this article can help you understand the main facets of these multifunctional tools. Protocol analysis is the process of ...

The new portable network analysis appliance can be used to troubleshoot periodic network, application and security problems that are hard to recreate. Network Instruments will bring a portable, ...

In today’s world, it seems that more of the people I run across do not feel they need — or, more accurately, don’t understand why they need — a protocol analyzer for their network. In the old days ...

Like a blind date, wireless LANs can look attractive and compelling on the surface, but looks can be deceiving. WLANs might install smoothly with little forethought, but in time, they can represent ...

Five free network analyzers worth any IT admin’s time Your email has been sent Solid information leads to a strong and worry-free network. Jack Wallen lists five tools that can get you that solid ...

Driven by the increasing volume of data traffic on Internet Protocol (IP) networks and the dynamic, inherent unpredictability of protocol communications, new challenges are surfacing that make ...

A hardware device or server software that captures packets transmitted in a network for routine inspection and problem detection. Also called a "sniffer," "packet sniffer," "packet analyzer," "packet ...