If you have an in-house Linux box and a Linux capable admin, it is a great
open source tool. I have used it over the last 8 years or so. It was
previously known as Netsaint.
They apparently even have a good quick start guide, and plenty of published
support materials.
HTH,
Cameron
On 10/30/08 1:43 PM, "mlog@MMA.MEXICO.MO.US" <mlog@MMA.MEXICO.MO.US> wrote:
> Sherry,
>
> You asked for some free\inexpensive network monitoring tools. I have used
> GFI LanGuard network monitoring tool which does a great job. You can down
> load a free test version at www.gfi.com.
>
>
>
> We use SonicWall pro 3060 as our firewall and it monitor the network as
> well. Like you, I have a network monitor provided by my ISP. When I notice
> the Internet slowing down, I check the ISP monitor. Next, the Sonicwall
> logs all network traffic so I can see by IP address who is using the
> bandwidth. Once I have an IP number, I use Netscan, a free tool that scans
> the network and reports netbios names along with an IP number. Using these
> two tools together I can find who or what is using the bandwidth.
>
>
>
> Hope this helps!!
>
> LCDR Mike Logan
> Director of Technology
> Missouri Military Academy
> 204 N Grand Street
> Mexico, MO USA 65265
> 573.581.1776 ext. 428
>
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