Free Network monitor software?

jd2008 · 03-13-2008, 03:47 AM

HI,

I am trying yo find some freeware/open source software for monitoring network traffic.

Im particullarly looking for something with a visual interface if possible and something that will show the HTTP requests/responses and data. Also what ports are being used and what the data content is.

I am thinking of setting up a small LAN via a router, 4 PCs, to demo the protocols etc in use. Ill probably setup IIS or apache to emulate a web server to generate some traffic.

Tried to find stuff on the web but overwhelmed by whats on offer.

Will be using Windows 2000.

Thanks.
JD

**johnwill** · 03-13-2008, 03:33 PM

WireShark is an excellent and free snitter, it's what I use.

~~Computer_Doctor~~ · 03-13-2008, 05:30 PM

You can also try checking www.majorgeeks.com and see if they have what you are looking for on this site.

jd2008 · 03-14-2008, 03:02 AM

Thanks for the links,
Ill install it later.
JD.

03-13-2008, 03:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
jd2008 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2 OS: win 2000	Free Network monitor software? HI, I am trying yo find some freeware/open source software for monitoring network traffic. Im particullarly looking for something with a visual interface if possible and something that will show the HTTP requests/responses and data. Also what ports are being used and what the data content is. I am thinking of setting up a small LAN via a router, 4 PCs, to demo the protocols etc in use. Ill probably setup IIS or apache to emulate a web server to generate some traffic. Tried to find stuff on the web but overwhelmed by whats on offer. Will be using Windows 2000. Thanks. JD

03-13-2008, 03:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
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03-13-2008, 05:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
~~Computer_Doctor~~ Troubled Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 644 OS: Windows XP	Re: Free Network monitor software? You can also try checking www.majorgeeks.com and see if they have what you are looking for on this site.

03-14-2008, 03:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
jd2008 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2 OS: win 2000	Re: Free Network monitor software? Thanks for the links, Ill install it later. JD.