lonewolf@canisius.UUCP (Joe Wolf) (06/05/89)
I am interested in getting information on tools available that will analyze
traffic on an Ethernet LAN. It would be nice if these were not protocol
specific. I would also like some opinions on what to look for in a good
network/protocol analyzer.
In general I would like to get a good feel for what is available in the area
of tools for ethernet network analysis, both in terms of actual packages and
features that make up a good analyzer. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Please reply by email only, no need to bother the whole world with such
a trivial matter. If I get a good response I will post a summary.
Thank you in advance.
Joe Wolf
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BITNET: WOLF@CANISIUSeli@spdcc.COM (Steve Elias) (06/05/89)
i think the hp4972a is the cadillac of lan analyzers...
it is completely programmable. the interface on the excelan lanalyzer
is a bit easier too use, but you lose the programmability...
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{ Apple: keep your lawyers off of our computers! }scotth@grebyn.COM (Scott Hutchinson) (06/06/89)
Sounds like you need more of a network analysis/management tool
than a protocol analyser. VANCE Systems Inc in Chantilly Virginia has
such a tool called the ATS 1000 that does performance analysis as well
as user applications for operational control, management and planning
(I.E. Capacity planning). They are working to transferring their
present capabilities (token passing topology support) to include
Ethernet. I'd suggest giving them a call. (703) 471-9402.
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