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Specifications |
Network Associates Sniffer 4.7 |
Network Instruments Observer
8.1 |
WildPackets's AiroPeek |
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Company Website and Contact Info |
http://www.sniffer.com
1-800-764-3337 |
http://www.networkinstruments.com
1-800-526-7919
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http://www.wildpackets.com
1-800-466-4227
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Key Features |
- Over 500 applications with
protocol decodes
- "Rogue" access point
report is very useful
- Compatibility with other
products from Network Associates
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- Supports both IEEE 802.11a and
IEEE 802.1b networks
- Good expert decodes
- Single product for wireline and
wireless
- Includes network trend analysis
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- Most common triuble shooting tasks
on single start page
- Captures and decodes at the same
time
- Quick comparison with earlier
problems
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Approximate Deployment Costs |
$ 7,995 with one year of support |
$3,890with two years of support |
$$3,995 with two years of support |
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Summary Remarks |
Familiar name
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User interface needs upgrade. A
reasonable choice for if price is a serious issue.
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Analyst's Choice (eWeek)
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Source: Adapted from
information in eWeek - April 2002 issue |
