AndyBlackFRST

Just wondered if anyone uses a software sniffer for detecting network traffic over the network?

I need to check where loads of traffic is coming from and need a way to do this.

Thanks

Andy

EssexBoyRacer

try www.download.com i've found a few on there before.

If you want a network scanner for picking up and probing devices on a network etc.. try GFI's Languard.

AndyBlackFRST

Just trying to detect a problem with network traffic on the network here...

We have a problem at 17:30 every day where the network slows right down and no-one seems to be abl to do anything about it.. S thought I will try.


Thanks fior the info.. will look now

xrscoobywork

Have used Ethereal for years ( http://www.ethereal.com ). That'll do it.

AndyBlackFRST

I've got that installed.. But unsure how to check for a specific PC sending loads of data or causing this problem..

Any quick pointers?

EssexBoyRacer

I've used a proggie in the past that showed network traffic comming from each IP address.

Although you would get different results depending on where the machine you was running it from was physically plugged into the network. For best results you had to install it on a machine that is directly connected to your main Hub/switch. If you tried it on a machine that was connectd to a daisy chained hub/switch you would only get partial information.

AndyBlackFRST

I'd be able to run straight from the switches as have access to the comms room here..

Just got to sus out these programs