Network Troubleshooting Tools
Network Troubleshooting Tools Overview
Best Network Troubleshooting Tools include:
Cisco Meraki Insight, AirMagnet Spectrum XT, EndaceVision (formerly Emulex EndaceVision), Colasoft Capsa, and LinkRunner AT Network AutoTester.
Network Troubleshooting Products
(1-25 of 28) Sorted by Most Reviews
SolarWinds NPM is a monitoring and performance management platform. It provides performance troubleshooting support, auto network discovery, customizable thresholds, and can be rapidly deployed.
Key Features
- Network monitoring (207)98%9.8
- Alerts (206)91%9.1
- Hardware health monitoring (192)90%9.0
SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager (NCM)
SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager is network diagnostics and troubleshooting technology, from Austin-based SolarWinds.
SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer (NTA)
SolarWinds Netflow Traffic Analyzer is a network monitoring tool within the broader SolarWinds ecosystem. It includes core traffic monitoring features, as well as customizable traffic reports and alerts.
ThousandEyes offers Digital Experience Monitoring that integrates application performance monitoring within a broader network monitoring platform. It primarily focuses on connectivity monitoring and supports SaaS and hybrid systems monitoring.
Key Features
- Alerts (15)96%9.6
- Network monitoring (15)89%8.9
- Baseline threshold calculation (14)87%8.7
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Network Troubleshooting Tools Overview
What are Network Troubleshooting Tools?
Network troubleshooting tools help technicians find, analyze, and solve network issues.
Networks contain a large number of potential failure points. Hardware or software problems at one point in the network can cause interruptions, bottlenecks, and outages for many users. Network troubleshooting tools aim to help technicians solve these issues quickly and reliably.
Network troubleshooting tools monitor and analyze network traffic. Users can analyze the network in real-time or save reports for later analysis. Some vendors offer graphical assistance to help users identify where and when problems occur. These interfaces may include customizable data charts, visual network maps, and lists of network elements with their status.
Some vendors also offer network configuration tools. These tools are used for network management tasks, such as automation, compliance, and vulnerability assessment. These tools may support integration with the vendor’s network troubleshooting tools.
Network Troubleshooting Tools Features & Capabilities
Basic Features
Most vendors offering network troubleshooting tools include these basic features:
Real-time monitoring of network traffic
Data archiving for later analysis or comparison
Support for VoIP monitoring
Support for wide-area networks (WAN)
Additional Features
Some vendors offer additional features, including:
Graphical representations of network elements and traffic
Automatic network mapping
Highlighting of potential problems
Lists of network elements and their status
Customizable alerts to notify technicians of problems
Network management toolsets
Pricing Information
Pricing for network troubleshooting tools can vary based on the feature set, the size of the network, and the amount of data analyzed. Vendors may offer free trials or free tiers with limited features. Some network troubleshooting tools are open-source and free.
Some vendors charge by the number of elements - routers, switches, servers, and access points - in the network. Pricing ranges from under $3,000.00 for up to 100 elements to over $30,000.00 for unlimited elements.
Other vendors charge by feature set. These tiers range from under $300.00 per license for lower tiers to over $1,000.00 per license for higher tiers.
Vendors with one-time licensing fees may offer yearly maintenance and support plans. The prices listed here are licensing fees. Additionally, some vendors offer a yearly rate based on your requirements.