We’ve all been there—end users are complaining about slow internet, but you thought you had plenty of bandwidth. Over the years, I’ve come to realize you probably do, in most cases. In fact, throwing additional bandwidth at the issue is often an expensive Band-Aid. What you need is to get to the root of performance … Read more 9 Best Network Bandwidth Monitors in 2023 (Free and Paid)

While we might like to think our IT networks are perfectly maintained and documented, the reality is sometimes we lose track. In some cases, your network can grow so quickly you may have trouble keeping up. The solution to this issue is using a network discovery and monitoring tool to ensure your network structure is … Read more 6 Best Network Discovery Tools

When it comes to monitoring network performance, knowing how to stop packet loss of all kinds—internet, Wi-Fi, or ping—is crucial. In this post, you’ll learn the ins and outs of high packet loss and how to handle it within your system. I’ve also compiled a list of five of the most effective software programs for … Read more How to Fix Packet Loss: Guide and Top 5 Tools

As the number of wireless networks explodes, detecting, managing, and maintaining your Wi-Fi can become problematic. When everyone around you is blasting their own Wi-Fi signals—particularly in large business complexes with lots of other large companies—you’re more likely to experience problems with Wi-Fi signals dropping out, poor connectivity, and slow performance. Within your Wi-Fi network, … Read more Best Wi-Fi Analyzer Tools – Free and Paid

Many IT admins find as the demand for network resources grows, the importance of having a fine-tuned, well-functioning network only increases. If you aren’t careful, all those high-energy applications can put a serious strain on your bandwidth, reducing your overall network performance. Everyone knows it’s good to have high bandwidth to keep these problems from … Read more How to Increase Network Bandwidth in 6 Quick Steps

Packet loss causes network disruption, lags, and losses in connectivity, ultimately impacting business performance. In this article, I’ll discuss packet loss testing, concluding with a list of my favorite packet loss test tools. What Are Packets? What Is Packet Loss? What Causes Packet Loss? How to Check Packet Loss? How to Test Packet Loss? 4 … Read more Packet Loss Test – Ultimate Guide & Best Tools

NetFlow is a network protocol that collects information about your network’s IP traffic and monitors network traffic activity. It stands out from other network protocols for its ability to generate insights particular to application flows. Analyzing the data collected through NetFlow enables you to gain a picture of the flow and volume of traffic on … Read more 8 Best NetFlow Analyzers and Collectors in 2023