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 This software-only network analyser simultaneously monitors wired and wireless networks. Add Network Instruments’ software or hardware probes to monitor multi-segment networks including LAN, WAN, gigabit and wireless.
Observer now includes full support for 64-bit Windows to maximise analysis performance. A 32-bit version is also included. The capture buffer is only limited by the operating system.
Observer is the only network analyser built from a unified code set. This unique advantage, the Distributed Network Analysis (NI-DNA™) architecture, offers scalability and seamless integration across the entire Observer family. Administrators need to learn only one interface to monitor across topologies, locations, and technologies.
Observer Standard Benefits:
Easily convert your PC or laptop into a powerful network analyser with Observer Standard. Capture, view, and decode traffic in real time and instantly assess the effectiveness of changes. Best of all, Observer lets you monitor wired and wireless networks together.
 Packet Capture and Decode
Observer decodes over 590 primary protocols (see decode listing) and countless subprotocols (including wireless).
Troubleshooting is exact with nanosecond resolution. Thoughtful security features such as concealing private IP addresses are also included.
Virtual Machines and Servers
Observer Standard views and analyses virtual machines exactly as it would any physical device.
 Real-Time Statistics
Collect over 30 real-time statistics for monitoring network performance. This includes Top Talkers, bandwidth utilisation, access point load, protocol distribution, and much more. Top Talkers provides the ability to understand bandwidth usage by device. It offers the ability to determine if a station is consuming too much bandwidth and make informed decisions about network segmentations. Use Top Talkers to find broadcast storms, detect faulty network hardware, view LAN use patterns, and review switch usage.
View complete list of Observer Standard statistics:
- Network summary
- Bandwidth utilisation
- Internet Observer
- Access point load monitor
- Pair statistics
- Protocol distribution
- Network activity
- Wireless site survey
- Router Observer
- VLAN analysis
 Powerful Packet Filtering
Our network analyser filters packets quickly and efficiently. Filter by address, address range, protocol offsets, and protocol presets. Use Boolean logic to create complex filters. Observer Standard also lets you filter with Perl-compatible regular expressions. Best of all, share filter libraries with other Observer users.
More Filtering features:
- Design filters visually
- Create protocol filters from protocol distribution list
- Execute multiple filters concurrently
- Quickly configure filters with fast post filtering
- Utilise data mining capabilities
 Triggers and Alarms
The Observer Standard network analyser constantly reviews network traffic based on parameters you set. It can be programmed to notify you immediately through Triggers and Alarms when a condition is found or a threshold crossed. You choose the alerts and the alert method (e-mail, pager, trouble ticket, start a packet capture, etc.).
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More Triggers and Alarms features:
- Flag activities or errors with a pre-defined list
- Set custom notifications based on any filter
- Obtain e-mail with virus information including source and destination
- Set a trigger on any WLAN activity
- Setup any trigger to have an associated action:
- Pop up message windows
- Activate captures
- Start/append logs
- Print trouble tickets
- Execute programs
 Wireless Support
Observer Standard also provides complete support for 802.11a/b/g. Gain WLAN-specific metrics, utilise site configuration tools, find rogue access points, understand signal quality, and much more with Observer’s wireless capabilities.
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 VLAN Analysis
Observer Standard provides the ability to track, monitor, and perform network analysis by VLAN. View VLAN data independently or in aggregate, monitor real-time statistics by VLAN, or determine loads by station and by VLAN.
IPv6
In line with a recent government mandate requiring that all government agencies support IPv6 by 2008, Observer now tracks, reports, and monitors IPv6 traffic. All Observer data is listed with the appropriate IPv6 address displayed and, more importantly, IPv6 has been pulled through and integrated with all Observer features, including Forensics, Application Analysis, Expert, and VoIP Analysis.
Router Observer
Understand router activity, determine router usage, obtain a “heads-up” immediate display of packets/sec, bit/sec, and interface utilisation. Observer Standard provides traffic reports by direction (in, out, total) and percentages of interface utilisation.
 Network Trending and Reporting
Get insight into typical network activity with trending and reporting. Observer Standard allows you to collect and store network, Internet, and switch data for days, weeks, months, even years. View a single time period (i.e. day or month) or create period-to-period comparison reports. Ready-made reports allow for quick snapshots while customized reports provide greater ability for more tailored analysis.
More Trending and Reporting features:
- Collect trending data for Ethernet, Internet, VLANs, and WLANs
- Choose text-based, graphical, or web-based reports
- Design custom reports and save templates for later use
- Auto-generate reports to any folder or e-mail box
- Share reports with non-Observer users
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