If you're looking for an inexpensive network analysis package, there's no need to gear up and swim with the sharks. Climb aboard the LanExplorer boat. We think you'll enjoy the view. LanExplorer supports most network interface cards, but this isn't an area where you should try to save money. Software analyzers depend heavily on the performance of network cards, so invest in a good one.
Protocol analyzers are a lot like the emergency air tanks scuba divers carry.
You don't usually need them, but when you do, you really need them. Workaday network testing applications such as ping, traceroute and nslookup generally suffice for the majority of troubleshooting. When you start LanExplorer, you're presented with the main console window, a neatly laid-out collection of icons and tabs. The display verges on being cluttered, but Intellimax has done a good job of making use of every available bit of screen real estate. Most of the features you'll want to use are only one click away.