Network Instruments' Product Reviews
NetworkWorld, June 5, 2006 (PDF)
Network World Clear Choice Test - GigaStor
"The appliance passed our tests with flying colors." - Barry Nance, Network World Lab Alliance
PC Plus, May 2006
We’ve always found Observer to be one of the best network analysis solutions on the market; with a high level of features for a price that now includes extensive VoIP monitoring. Few products can compete at this price, making it a good choice for SMEs that want to know everything that’s happening on their network.
PC Pro, May 2006
Verdict: The base product doesn't see many changes but the Expert version delivers a massive range of network analysis tools. And the new stream reconstruction features and VoIP support aren't to be sniffed at either, especially for the price.
CRN, March 3, 2006
Observer 11 Offers In-Depth VoIP Analysis
"Observer lets a network administrator see network traffic in realtime and make decisions based on fact rather than speculation."
ITWeek, December , 2005
Observer offers greater insight
NI’s packet-analysis system now has more powerful tools and 64bit support. NI's Observer 11 packet analysis system now supports VoIP checks, multi-hop analysis, and has forensic tools for past network activity. Despite minor faults, it is the best packet analysis package we have tested.
CRN, August 19, 2005
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GigaStor Probe
GigaStor Probe Plays Traffic Cop For Gigabit Ethernet
Personal Computer World, July 2005
OBSERVER 10
One of the best, and most comprehensive, packet analyzers around
Network Testing Labs,June 2005 (PDF)
OBSERVER VS. SNIFFER
Network Instruments LLC’s Observer Suite 10.1 and Gigabit Rack Mount Probe together are clearly the networking tools of choice for solving – or avoiding – virtually every kind of problem your network might suffer.
ZDNet Australia , May 23, 2005
By: Kire Terzievski, Technology & Business magazine
Networking for smarts
"Observer isn't limited to only monitoring wired networks, it can also monitor your wireless network to provide you with an overall network monitoring solution. The Wireless Site Survey can see a, b, and g devices. What's really impressive is that it can show you what the link quality is like, the encryption status, and other information like the up time of the device and when the device was first and last seen on a per-device basis."
ITWeek, April, 2005 (PDF)
Observer offers greater insight
Network Instruments’ Observer 10 distributed packet analyser introduces several welcome capabilities that ease ongoing reporting, reduce WAN congestion and improve WLAN analysis
Network Computing, March/April, 2005 (PDF)
Securing your network with in-depth analysis?
Network analysers are designed to observe the network, identify issues and alert administrators of problem scenarios. James Dunn of Network Instruments, explains why these features make it an excellent security tool.
CRN, March 18, 2005
LANSurveyor And NTAPS Keep Watch Over Networks
"The world is moving to Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. While this enables new technologies and applications, it also presents new challenges for analyzing and troubleshooting network traffic. Network Instruments has a new solution for troubleshooting Gigabit Ethernet-a new line of Network Test Access Points (nTAPS) designed for capturing full-duplex Gigabit Ethernet traffic in both copper and fiber versions."
CRN, November 29, 2004
Network Instruments, PremiTech Tools Put Integrators In The Driver's Seat
Observer 10 received a "CRN Test Center Recommended Product" distinction - two years in a row
Federal Computer Week, November 16, 2004
Observer does more than observe, it fixes
Protocol analyzer sports new interface for triggering alarms
"New wireless enhancements made it possible for us to run Observer on 802.11g equipment, which Network General's Sniffer cannot do. We were pleased that there is only one version of the analyzer for wireless and all other protocols. Some protocol analyzers use separate programs. "
eWeek, August 16, 2004
NI's Observer Suite Takes a Wider View
Windows & .NET Magazine, July, 2004
6 Network Protocol Analyzers
Do you know what's passing over the wire? These products can tell you.
"Observer is a solid standalone performer and an obvious choice for distributed-networking environments with a wide range of needs."
CRN, March 12, 2004
GigaTrunk Probe Gives Complex Networks Needed Bandwith
"The GigaTrunk Probe's price point clearly places it in the upper realm of affordability......The product is aimed squarely at solution providers that maintain multiple enterprise installations. It is also ideal for permanent installation at the core of an ultra high-end network in which performance must be monitored constantly."
SearchNetworking.com, January 2004
Network performance management software
Products of the Year - Gold Award
Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine, January 2004
Examining Low-level Network Noise
"[Observer] offers superior features in both capture and analysis that put it ahead of any other product that I've looked at."
InfoWorld, August 2003
WLAN eye in the sky
Properly configuring and maintaining a WLAN requires an appropriate tool kit, and Observer 8.3 delivers in spades
PC Pro, June 2003
Analyse This! Dave Mitchell rounds up ten of the best software solutions for keeping track of your network traffic. VERDICT: Network Instruments is a long-time player in this market and it shows. Observer offers an unbeatable array of tools at a very tempting price.
Network & Communication, March 11, 2003
Sniffers- Keep Close Tabs on the Network
"[Observer] A mature, award winning favorite makes an impressive comeback and set the bar higher for challengers.
Network Testing Labs, July 2002
An Essential Tool for a Healthy Network
Network Instruments' Observer is a rock-solid, feature-rich protocol analyzer that's flexible, easy to use and reasonably priced. |
