Net-Peeker Group Edition is a solution for traffic monitoring and shaping, which allows agents to be installed on multiple clients and send the details to a central console where an administrator can control the bandwidth usage.

Getting the application on the system is a simple task that does not require too much effort. The procedure allows installing only the console or it can include an agent, too.

Straightforward interface

The interface may look a bit overwhelming for the untrained eye but users familiar with this sort of product should notice the intuitive layout that focuses on delivering the data collected from the agents.

Easy to impose restrictions

It provides a clear view at the upload and download information for each of the selected agent as well as for the programs they monitor. Furthermore, traffic restrictions can be imposed for each of the items.

In the case of remote processes the application offers the possibility to terminate its activity, set upload and download limitations or to initiate packet capturing for a detailed view of the network activity.

Protection modules

Apart from these features Net-Peeker Group Edition integrates a firewall component that can be configured to detect and block SYN flood attacks or to block remote addresses that attempt too many connection in too short a period of time.

The module is governed by a predefined set of rules that can be changed by the user to better suit the current needs.

Another layer of security available in the application is called System Guard and it is also rule-based, its target being the protection of the registry and preventing specific processes from running.

Conclusion

The application does not target average users but they can work with it with no problems provided that some knowledge about networks and how packets are sent exists. Looks are simple and the console offers flexible options to manage both the remote agents and the applications they monitor.

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BlueAuditor

A practical, versatile and reliable utility mainly designed for detecting and monitoring Bluetooth devices in a wireless network.

BlueAuditor is a reliable and comprehensive Bluetooth network scanner specially intended for anyone who needs to detect, monitor, control and track mobile devices in a wireless network.Even though it is designed with network administrators in mind, the utility allows you to effectively audit any wireless networks against security vulnerabilities associated with mobile devices.

Allows you to detect and track all connected devices

Considering the increasing number of viruses, malware, spams and other threats lurking on the Internet nowadays, our wireless network requires constant care and monitoring. Not only protecting it with encrypted and strong passwords, but also managing and tracking all the connected devices.This is where the program comes in and provides you the possibility to discover and track any Bluetooth enabled device, including phones, tablets and laptops, then view key information and services for each device.

The principle behind the app is simple and straightforward: launch the application and wait patiently until it displays all the recognized devices. Then, you can easily view all the information you need from the context menu and export only the data you are interested in.Thanks to these features, the application enables you to create a secure environment and helps you protect your wireless network by controlling, analyzing and tracking each connected device, be it phone, tablet or laptop.

A handy tool for securely managing all devices connected to your wireless network

The program sports an intuitive and user-friendly interface that displays all the data you need. You can also save the information of the detected mobile devices in an .xml file, then send it to a colleague via e-mail. All in all, BlueAuditor makes is rather a steady and practical program that can help you enhance the security and protect your wireless network against viruses, malware, spams and Trojans and control each Bluetooth enabled device.

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BlueAuditor is part of these download collections: Bluetooth Clients

NetWorx

Monitor network traffic to test the Internet connection, fix connectivity issues, look out for suspicious activity, and limit the bandwidth.

Watching over the network activities and monitoring Internet connections are tasks that can be carried out with specialized tools. These jobs are usually completed by system administrators, but any user can try to take care of those and even more with the help of a software like NetWorx.

Approachable tool for monitoring network traffic

The application is most useful for monitoring parameters like connection speed, bandwidth usage and network testing. Through a rather easy-to-use interface that has all the features neatly organized and accessible with minimal effort, the program addresses all kinds of users, less experienced and experts alike.

There are graphs with customizable colors and several options to choose from when it comes to usage statistics as well as for the various reports that NetWorx can generate. A very useful feature is the ability to detect any suspicious activity on the network that may originate from hacking attempts or virus activity.

Oversee multiple network interfaces at once

If you have several network interfaces connected and several connections to watch over, NetWorx can oversee all of them or only the selected ones. There are some sound and visual notifications that you can utilize to get alerts in case unusual network activity is detected, in addition to email notifications. Another handy function of NetWorx is the ability to cut dial-up connections and power off the system.

The powerful reporting component of the software application allows you to view the traffic graphs along with detailed bandwidth usage statistics. The reports can be easily saved in one of the compatible formats, namely Microsoft Excel, Word, CSV, TXT or HTML.

Conclusion

To sum things up, NetWorx offers quite a lot of features in a rather small package. Easy to use and equipped with a strong feature pack, the tool can surely be considered one of the best choices in its category.

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NetWorx is part of these download collections: Bandwidth Managers

NetTraffic

Use this application if you want to check statistics for your network, utilizing the accumulated data for improvements or analysis, depending on your needs.

NetTraffic doesn't need detailed explanations. This app's name says it all. It is a helpful program for those dealing with networks, people who want to gather information about the reliability and visibility of their network. You get valuable information that can be used to improve various aspects of your network. It's sort of an automated feedback app. The idea is interesting, yet it will only be useful to some individuals.

Simple menu, simple to deal with

The program itself, provided you have the know-how of how networks work and what to watch generally in the development of these, is pretty straightforward. A graph, which can be visualized right from the taskbar or inside the program's window, will give you information on traffic. You get an idea of how things are evolving by looking at the color of the graph.

Everything is done in real-time, meaning you will receive your feedback instantly. Other statistics include Current State information for a specific hour, day, month, or year, an average of your network's overall capabilities, and a prognosis based on the accumulated information. Thorough is definitely a word you can associate with this app.

Customize and adjust settings

One interesting fact about this otherwise tiny, simple app, is the number of adjustments one can make to its behavior in order for it to match the user's expectations. There are plenty of things one can adjust, ranging from how data is logged, to how information is displayed, to what colors the charts should use to represent various factors affecting your network.

Adjust the level of transparency, choose chart type, change the app title bar elements. Provided you have something specific in mind, this app will most likely be able to adapt to whatever vision you've got. NetTraffic is a simple, yet complete program for individuals looking to understand how their network performs.

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Network bandwidth Network traffic Network monitor Bandwidth Traffic Statistics Monitor

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NetTraffic is part of these download collections: Bandwidth Managers

NetPeeker

A simple and easy to use solution for your own network, that can work as a monitor and controller, revealing and blocking spyware.

NetPeeker is a user-friendly software solution developed to run on your personal computer and track the activities of your network. It helps you control the applications that can connect and access your network, displaying popup windows to warn you of any security alert.

The program is rather complex, requiring at least some basic knowledge of networking, so as to allow you to make an educated decision when you block a certain connection or terminate a process.

The main window of NetPeeker displays a list of all the currently running applications, along with their upload and download speed, and the 'Listening Ports'. From the context menu, you can 'Disconnect', 'Show Details', 'Limit Speed', 'Capture Traffic', 'Kill Process' or 'Block It'.

Several buttons on the upper-right corner let you enable and configure the 'Firewall' settings, applying various custom rules. You can also activate and set up the 'Bandwidth Throttle', specifically the conditions under which throttle should apply, as well as start 'Packet Capture', with the possibility of choosing the output folder and the maximum size for each item in bytes.

Additionally, NetPeeker allows you to enable the 'System Guard', which features several options, such as 'Prevent Installing New Service' or 'Disable Adding New BHO'. You can also create your own rule, but you will need to specify the command line arguments associated with it and in what situations to apply it.

The 'Speed Panel' shows the live network traffic, including the upload and download speed, either in 'Plot Graph', 'Full Number' or 'Total Bytes'. Moreover, it includes a 'Plot Graph Window' which can display the 'Traffic History', and a 'WhoIs' component.

To conclude, NetPeeker is a useful and intuitive utility that enables you to monitor your personal network and prevent malware attacks by terminating the connection before it can truly have a negative impact on your system.

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NetworkUsageView

Find out more about the network usage of the applications and processes that connect to the Internet using this straightforward tool.

Whether you are trying to cut down the expenses, observe an unusual amount of usage of a port, discover the apps that eat most of the bandwidth or avoid congestion of traffic, monitoring the network usage comes with numerous benefits.

As the name suggests, NetworkUsageView is a tool that can help you collect hourly data about the traffic along with the apps and services that need it the most.

Includes details about the apps, SID of the user and network adapter

The application does not require installation, but rather you can decompress the archive in any desired location on your hard drive. However, it is recommended that you run it as administrator as otherwise, it is unable to access the SRUDB.dat file, as it is commonly locked by default on most systems.

The interface is designed as a list that displays various information you may find useful for monitoring traffic. Therefore, along with the record ID, you can preview the timestamp, app name and description, user name, user SID, network adapter (where applicable) along with the bytes sent and received.

Can grab data from the system or remote computer

You will be happy to learn that the program does not only work with the database stored in your system but also with remote computers and external SRUDB.dat database. Then again, you should keep in mind that loading the data from an external database solely works if the file on the remote computer is not locked.

The app allows you to generate HTML reports with all information grabbed or only the one that interests you from the View menu. Alternatively, you can save the network usage information to XML, plain text or CSV via command-line.

A reliable utility for monitoring network usage at custom intervals

Regardless of whether you are working to improve budgeting and forecasting for traffic metrics or perhaps want to detect fraud, NetworkUsageView could come in handy.

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NetworkUsageView is part of these download collections: Bandwidth Managers

MiTeC Network Meter

Scan for network interfaces and adapters installed on your system and monitor the incoming and outgoing network traffic with this application.

Network Meter is a network information tool that monitors any installed adapter and provides traffic details.

You shall figure out where to start in just a second after launching the app for the first time, mostly because the displayed options are very intuitive.

Users are however required to pick a network interface to monitor because Network Meter doesn't automatically select the one currently in use. A dedicated menu was developed just for this purpose, so have a look in the “Monitor” drop-down menu to pick the target adapter.

Once Network Meter starts collecting statistics, you can see the current and the total download and upload rates, along with a simple graph to track recent activity.

Session totals are also available, and so is a network properties window that displays the maximum device speed, MTU size, MAC address and network type.

There are no other settings to play with and that's a drawback for sure. For example, a floating window to show current transfer speeds could help a lot.

One of the good things about this piece of software is that it's fairly simple, so rookies should encounter no problems when trying to figure out the purpose of each feature.

But overall, professional users may be disappointed, especially because the application lacks so many features. Rookies on the other hand may be pleased with the user-friendly approach.

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cFosSpeed

Control and optimize the usage of your network by adjusting it with the help of this app while also keeping an eye on parameters indicating load levels.

With cFosSpeed gaining more control over how your network performs is the goal. It makes the internet look like a more tamable beast rather than something that is out of your reach as an end user. It's not one of those simple tools that promise you hard-to-confirm network speeds. In fact, this app doesn't promise an increase in speed per se, but more stability and control over your network and how it acts in certain scenarios.

The app that looks like a wizard

The app itself looks like a wizard setup process, meaning you'll most likely have to go through each of the steps to configure your network behavior. Start with the Preferences tab and continue with Protocols, Programs, Current Connections, and Ping Statistics. Lastly, check on the Usage Graph to understand when your network is needed the most and how much pressure is put on it in those moments. Each new network you connect to will require a new setup procedure. Thus, no two networks will share the same settings.

Prioritize app access for internet speed

The most problematic of the issues nowadays is that almost all programs use the internet, ergo your network for something. In such situations, the user is ultimately forced to close or reset the connection. cFosSpeed offers another solution, prioritizing your connected apps in order for your network to be more stable. The main idea is to set lower priorities for apps dealing with a lot of data for no reason and allow a higher ranking for those you use or need to have running with the best connection possible.

cFosSpeed is an application dedicated to those individuals looking to have the best possible options on the table when it comes to controlling your network in order to gain more stability and some speed when you need it the most, avoiding any possible jams or general issues when it comes to your connections.

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cFosSpeed is part of these download collections: Bandwidth Managers, Monitor Network Traffic

wtfast

Make your online gaming more enjoyable by eliminating the high ping and optimizing the traffic path for the connection using this tool.

wtfast is a Gamers Private Network (GPN) designed to help optimize the connection data so that you experience no latency or ping while playing online. Unlike a VPN service, the GPN does not mask or change your IP address or network settings.

Simply select your game and them configure the settings

The setup is a quick and straightforward operation that does not required too much attention from your part. Upon launch, you are welcomed by a small window where you can find the game you want to fix the ping for.

You can either use the search box and type the name of the game you play or browse through the letters as they are arranged alphabetically. Either way, you the Play button does not become active until you select the game.

You should bear in mind that the optimization options are set on automatic by default. The system is based on machine learning and the tool automatically selects the ideal traffic path for your connection. Nevertheless, you can create a better server route if you prefer, as the program supports custom settings Among the network settings you can count enabling connection exclusions, force automatic multi-server connection, enable manual multi-server connection or disable Nagle algorithm.

A handy utility that has the role of reducing the high ping for online games

Granted, it can be argued that the game connection is also influenced by the local network settings along with the hardware. Not to mention the type of Internet plan you are using since for example, a Wi-Fi connection is known for having a lower speed compared to Ethernet and that it can be interrupted by other signals.

Then again, according to the developers, the greatest impact on the performance and game connection is the way the data travels over. And this is where wtfast comes in to provide a lending hand for enhancing the game connection end-to-end automatically or using your custom settings.

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Reduce latency Eliminate high ping Traffic optimizer Latency Ping Traffic Connection

BWMeter

An intuitive bandwidth meter that you can rely on to monitor and control your network and Internet traffic, as well as restrict download and upload speed.

Users who want to know exactly how much bandwidth they use will definitely find BWMeter a very handy tool, as the application provides not only a detailed analysis of both the network and the Internet connection but also some other great features.

Although it was initially designed to give you an overview over the network and Internet traffic, BWMeter offers you much more than that as it includes tools to control network access, graphs and even alerts and notifications.

The application thus has tons of features, so it could be a bit difficult to get along with it if you're not an experienced user. Well, yes and no, because the interface has been designed to make the whole job a lot easier, so features are nicely organized in the main window.

BWMeter allows you to set up filters for either the local network or the Internet, configure speed limits and stop traffic or enable download and upload restrictions.

What we liked the most however where the graphs generated by the app that can be updated at an user-defined interval and can be fully customized with a different position and size, various display units and fractional digits, but also with a new visual style.

Otherwise, the amount of statistics provided by BWMeter is absolutely impressive, showing you valuable information either hourly, daily, weekly, monthly or yearly.

Since it's also capable of controlling app access to the network and Internet, the user will also have to set up separate rules for each application, so you also have the chance to block dangerous or suspicious processes.

All in all, BWMeter is an excellent application if you're planning to monitor bandwidth closely. Quite easy to use and packing enough features to satisfy the needs of most users, this software is indeed one of the best of its kind.