Network Troubleshooting, Analysis & Monitoring
Starting at Layer 1 of the OSI model, we have a range of tools from Fluke Networks for testing & certifying your copper and fibre cabling, such as the DTX, OptiFiber, Fiber Inspector and CableIQ.
Moving up through Layers 2 and 3 there are a variety of tools on offer depending on the level of detail required and the task at hand. For frontline troubleshooting it starts with the Fluke Networks Linkrunner and NetTool and moves up to the EtherScope, then on to the OptiView for more indepth analysis & performance stats from multiple networks.
If you are looking for management tools to help you monitor your networks performance over time, then take a look at Orion from Solarwinds for your SNMP solution and Scrutinizer from Plixer for your NetFlow data.
To performance test your key links and understand actual vs potential bandwidth even on the parts of the link provided by your carrier, then PathView by Apparent can give you both the answers and powerful diagnostics.
Specifically for wireless there is the Fluke Networks AirCheck and a complete range from AirMagnet.
Moving up the OSI Layers again and into the protocol detail we have Network Instruments Observer for full packet analysis including harware for line rate capture and ClearSight Networks for detailed application performance from the top down.
