SNMP for Windows

SNMP stands for Simple Network Management Protocol, and is a set of standards for communication with devices in a TCP/IP network. SNMP monitoring is useful if you're responsible for servers and network devices such as hosts, routers, hubs and switches. It enables you to keep an eye on network and bandwidth usage, and monitor important issues such as uptime and traffic levels.

Paessler Router Traffic Grapher is an SNMP monitoring tool that is ideal for businesses of any size. Often described as MRTG (Multi Router Traffic Grapher) for Windows, PRTG 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 for Windows, PRTG is the solution you need. 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 for Windows. 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
  • "After experimenting with MRTG your product is by far the most useful and comprehensive utility EVER. Please keep up the good work and for that matter I would continue to support for additional upgrades! OUTSTANDING >;)", Michael Taylor, www.slvrmc.org
  • "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