I use both the NAI Sniffer and WildPackets EtherPeek. I like EtherPeek best because the user interface is so intuitive. When trying to do a new task (like save names or whatever), it seems like my first method of doing it always works. With Sniffer, you have to fight the thing to get it to do what you want.
Sniffer has an expert system that is somewhat useful for automatically determining problems. EtherPeek has NetSense which is similar. On the downside, EtherPeek used to do a poor job decoding some Cisco protocols such as EIGRP, VTP, and ISL. I know they have fixed EIGRP (for IP, but not IPX or AppleTalk) in their current version. I haven't checked VTP or ISL. I don't know pricing but I think they are quite expensive.... Priscilla At 12:53 PM 1/8/02, Lupi, Guy wrote: >I was wondering if anyone had experience with sniffers, not free ones like >tcpdump and tethereal, but appliances that are made for that purpose. >Anyone have any suggestions and approximate prices? Thanks. ________________________ Priscilla Oppenheimer http://www.priscilla.com Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=31320&t=31296 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
