What is an SNMP tool?

What is SNMP? It stands for Simple Network Management Protocol, and is a set of standards for communication with devices in a TCP/IP network. With the help of an SNMP tool, it is possible to monitor and control network devices such as hosts, routers, hubs and switches. SNMP monitoring lets you keep an eye on network and bandwidth usage, and supervise important issues such as uptime and traffic levels.

Paessler Router Traffic Grapher is the SNMP tool that makes network monitoring easy. It works with (almost) all SNMP enabled devices, such as managed switches, routers and firewalls. It is remarkably easy to install on Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/2003. Monitoring is both simple and intuitive, and can be done via a Windows GUI or a web based front end. Data retrieval and configuration is easy, and the fully skinnable web interface lets you customize reports to suit your business.

If you're looking for a powerful SNMP tool that meets your network monitoring needs, PRTG is the solution. Available in two different versions, the Freeware Edition is completely free for both personal and commercial use. The Commercial Edition is suitable for those who need to monitor more than one device, and licenses start at $49.95/€39.95.

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We've had a lot of positive user feedback regarding our SNMP tool. Here are some of the comments we've received:

  • "This is the best product I have seen for SNMP graphing. It is very easy to use and appears to be very powerful. I just wanted to extend our appreciation for a well made application.", Rich Marsiglia, PCI
  • "Did I thank you for the great service? I'm running networks on several locations, and PRTG is by far the best monitor application I've tried after trying a lot of demo/freeware versions. And with such good support, I see no reason why I shouldn't keep deploying PRTG to my customers.", Lasse Ruud, www.ruudware.no
  • "Thanks for the best network monitoring program that I have installed out of at least 50 downloaded, keep up the great work!", Alan Laws, www.horizontech.net