Custom alerts and data visualization let you quickly identify and prevent low bandwidth and other network performance issues.
Bandwidth management has never been more convenient and comprehensive than with Paessler PRTG’s powerful network bandwidth monitoring tools. Our bandwidth checker gives you the insights you need to quickly optimize network efficiency and prevent pesky traffic bottlenecks – from anywhere in the world.
PRTG's in-depth bandwidth check uses SNMP, NetFlow, sFlow, jFlow, IPFIX, and packet sniffing to detect unusual activities that could indicate potential issues.
When something doesn't add up, PRTG helps you isolate problem devices or selectively disable fishy applications, ensuring minimal disruption to your network.
Comfort and familiarity with your tools make you better at your job. PRTG’s bandwidth check fits your toolbox like an old friend but operates like the newest power tool.
Combine our powerful built-in sensors with robust API calls to create the perfect recipe to fit your bandwidth check requirements and never miss another bottleneck.
You can’t grow extra eyes to watch network devices every time a new one jumps on your network. Use the auto-discovery to make sure you don’t have blind spots in your infrastructure.
PRTG gives you a deep level of insight into your network infrastructure and bandwidth usage, all through a single, convenient dashboard.
Diagnose network issues by continuously tracking traffic data and the amount of data that influences network throughput. Show network traffic flow, your top talkers’ bandwidth utilization, and other key metrics in real time. Visualize monitoring data in clear graphs and dashboards to identify problems more easily. Gain the overview you need to troubleshoot all kinds of bandwidth issues.
Device tree view of the complete monitoring setup
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PRTG monitors every aspect of your network's bandwidth usage, keeping tabs on traffic patterns, data transfer rates, and connected devices.
By consolidating multiple monitoring functions into one solution, PRTG takes the complexity out of network management. You'll have all the information you need at your fingertips.
PRTG checks your bandwidth 24/7 and provides detailed statistics on bandwidth consumption. View your devices’ bandwidth usage in easy-to-read lists and graphs, filtered by port number, IP address, or protocol.
Your critical network elements are under a microscope round the clock, leaving you free for more important things, like that lunch break you keep meaning to take.
Stay informed about your network's bandwidth status at all times, whether you're in the office, at home, or at the beach.
Monitor bandwidth usage on-the-go through intuitive graphical maps and dashboards, while our PRTG mobile apps ensure you can manage bandwidth remotely with ease.
Set it and forget it – we’ve got your back. Just define your individual warning and error thresholds and let PRTG bandwidth check do your job for you.
Our built-in alarm system sends notifications via email, SMS, push notification, and other methods at the first sign of a bandwidth issue, helping you keep interruptions brief or prevent them altogether.
Most backups or database synchronization processes require lots of bandwidth. PRTG shows you the time of day when the least amount of bandwidth is consumed.
By scheduling backups during low peak periods, you'll optimize your capacities and prevent important business processes and critical applications from coming to a halt.
Is your ISP really providing the amount of bandwidth that was promised? PRTG will show you exactly how much bandwidth is being delivered to your network.
Comprehensive statistics including a wealth of historical data can help you prove if the terms of a service level agreement (SLA) are not being met.
Getting ready to install new ERP software that requires 5 Mbps of bandwidth? PRTG will let you know if you have enough bandwidth to run the software on a sustained basis.
If you need to upgrade, no problem. Our bandwidth check software is designed for scalability and optimization, and comes with flexible licensing that grows with your needs.
PRTG comes with more than 250 native sensor types for monitoring your entire on-premises, cloud, and hybrid cloud environment out of the box. Check out some examples below!
The SNMP Traffic v2 sensor monitors bandwidth and traffic on a device. It can show the following:
The Windows Network Card sensor monitors the bandwidth usage and traffic of a network interface via Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) or Windows performance counters. It can show the following:
The sFlow sensor receives traffic data from an sFlow v5-compatible device and shows the traffic by type. This sensor has several filter options to divide traffic into different channels. It can show the following and more:
The Packet Sniffer sensor monitors the headers of data packets that pass a local network card using a built-in packet sniffer. You can choose from predefined channels. It can show the following and more:
See the PRTG Manual for a list of all available sensor types.
Custom alerts and data visualization let you quickly identify and prevent low bandwidth and other network performance issues.
PRTG is set up in a matter of minutes and can be used on a wide variety of mobile devices.
Partnering with innovative IT vendors, Paessler unleashes synergies to create
new and additional benefits for joined customers.
baramundi and PRTG create a secure, reliable and powerful IT infrastructure where you have everything under control - from the traffic in your firewall to the configuration of your clients.
Integrating monitoring results from PRTG into NetBrain maps makes the foundation for network automation.
Combine PRTG’s monitoring of everything with SQmediator’s deep insights into your communications infrastructure to ensure and improve your company’s communications plant and troubleshooting abilities.
Real-time notifications mean faster troubleshooting so that you can act before more serious issues occur.
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A bandwidth check is a process or test used to measure the data transfer rate of an internet connection. It evaluates how much data can be transmitted over a network connection in a given amount of time. Here are the main aspects involved in a bandwidth check:
Checking network bandwidth is important for several reasons, ensuring that your internet connection meets your needs and operates efficiently. Here are some key reasons why you should regularly check your network bandwidth:
1. Performance monitoring
2. Troubleshooting issues
3. Optimizing usage
4. Quality of Service (QoS)
5. Security
PRTG can monitor various types of traffic, including HTTP, FTP, VoIP, and more. We use NetFlow, sFlow, jFlow, IPFIX, and packet sniffing to provide detailed traffic analysis.
Indeed it does. PRTG effectively monitors physical, virtual, and cloud environments, providing a comprehensive view of your entire network's bandwidth usage.
Yes, PRTG's detailed monitoring and reporting capabilities can assist in meeting various compliance requirements by providing thorough documentation of network bandwidth activities and performance.
Yes, PRTG can identify devices or applications that are consuming too much bandwidth.
Yes, PRTG stores historical data, allowing you to analyze bandwidth usage trends over time.
In PRTG, “sensors” are the basic monitoring elements. One sensor usually monitors one measured value in your network, for example the traffic of a switch port, the CPU load of a server, or the free space on a disk drive. On average, you need about 5-10 sensors per device or one sensor per switch port.
Paessler conducted trials in over 600 IT departments worldwide to tune its network monitoring software closer to the needs of sysadmins. The result of the survey: over 95% of the participants would recommend PRTG – or already have.
Paessler PRTG is used by companies of all sizes. Sysadmins love PRTG because it makes their job a whole lot easier.
Bandwidth, servers, virtual environments, websites, VoIP services – PRTG keeps an eye on your entire network.
Everyone has different monitoring needs. That’s why we let you try PRTG for free.
