Bandwidth control software with PRTG
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PRTG bandwidth control software: What you’ll find on this page
PRTG makes controlling bandwidth as easy as it gets
Custom alerts and data visualization let you quickly identify and prevent bandwidth bottlenecks.
Take control of your network bandwidth with PRTG
Keeping your network running smoothly is crucial for any business. Without good bandwidth management, your network might slow down to a crawl, causing delays, frustrating users, and overworking your IT team. But don't worry! With Paessler PRTG, you can take control of your bandwidth. It helps you manage network traffic, allocate bandwidth wisely, and stop bottlenecks before they become a problem, ensuring everything runs efficiently.
Monitor bandwidth usage and counter bottlenecks in real time
PRTG is your traffic radar that lets you zero in on the culprits sitting in the slow lane.
It allows you to track your bandwidth usage in real time, providing up-to-the-second data on network performance and insights into which applications, IP addresses, and endpoints are consuming the most resources.
Whether you're managing VoIP calls, VPN connections, or bustling Wi-Fi traffic, PRTG keeps your network running smoothly without a hitch.
Prevent traffic jams: keep your network flowing smoothly
Sudden traffic spikes, misbehaving devices, or hardware hiccups can cause network bottlenecks that slow everything to a crawl. But with PRTG's bandwidth monitoring and analysis tools, you can spot these issues before they wreak havoc on your network.
PRTG gives you the data you need to optimize performance and prevent slowdowns, whether you're tackling DNS quirks, router glitches, or WAN woes. By understanding where bottlenecks are brewing, you can make smart adjustments to keep your network flowing smoothly.
Implement quality of service (QoS) policies to prioritize traffic
Not all network traffic is equal; some applications are more critical and need extra bandwidth. With PRTG, you can implement QoS policies to ensure important services get priority over less essential traffic.
This means high-priority tasks like VoIP or video conferencing get the bandwidth they need, improving performance and minimizing delays – think of it as giving the fast lane on your network highway to the vehicles that really need to get through quickly.
Control bandwidth allocation across devices and applications
Ever had that one user or application that seems to hog all the bandwidth, leaving everyone else crawling along at a snail's pace?
PRTG gives you full control over how bandwidth is allocated across your network to prevent this scenario; you can set bandwidth limits on specific IP addresses or applications, ensuring that no single endpoint or app consumes more than its fair share.
This ability to throttle traffic where necessary keeps bandwidth hogs in check, maintaining peak efficiency across your network.
Simplify bandwidth management with automated alerts
In network management, being proactive beats being reactive any day; PRTG's real-time monitoring is backed by a robust, customizable alert system – if bandwidth usage spikes unexpectedly or an endpoint exceeds its bandwidth limit, PRTG notifies you instantly via email, SMS, or push notification.
This allows you to respond to issues before they impact network performance, reducing downtime, and preventing larger problems from arising; think of it as an early warning system that keeps you one step ahead of potential network disasters.
What bandwidth controlling looks like in PRTG
Diagnose network issues by continuously tracking the amount of bandwidth that flows through your network devices. Show bandwidth consumption by IP address, protocol, or port, 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 network performance issues.
Device tree view of the complete monitoring setup
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Custom PRTG dashboard for keeping an eye on the entire IT infrastructure
Start monitoring bandwidth with PRTG and see how it can make your network more reliable and your job easier.
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Real-time bandwidth monitoring
With PRTG, you get an up-to-the-second view of how your bandwidth is being used.
From individual IP addresses to applications and protocols, you'll always have a clear picture of where your bandwidth is going.
This level of detail allows for more precise control and analysis, ensuring that you're not left in the dark when it comes to network performance.
Comprehensive traffic analysis
PRTG's bandwidth analyzer doesn't just tell you how much bandwidth is being used – it breaks down network traffic and provides detailed reports that help you understand your network's bandwidth utilization in depth.
This comprehensive analysis allows you to make data-driven decisions for better bandwidth management, optimizing performance across the board.
Flexible QoS and throttling options
Not only can you implement QoS policies to prioritize critical traffic, but you can also throttle non-essential traffic to prevent congestion.
Whether you're managing Wi-Fi, VPN, or WAN traffic, PRTG gives you the tools to ensure network performance remains high. It's like having a customizable toolkit that adapts to your specific needs.
Easy-to-use bandwidth management tools
Let's be honest – no one wants to wrestle with a complicated interface when trying to manage their network. PRTG's intuitive interface makes it easy to set bandwidth limits, prioritize traffic, and monitor network performance.
With customizable dashboards and reports, you can keep an eye on your network's health at a glance. Plus, you can ensure that no resource is being over- or under-utilized, maximizing efficiency.
Scalable for networks of all sizes
Whether you're managing a small office network or a sprawling enterprise infrastructure, PRTG scales to meet your needs.
From monitoring network bandwidth across remote access connections to managing high-traffic WAN environments, PRTG adapts to any size or complexity of network.
It's a solution that grows with you, ensuring you're always equipped to handle your network challenges.
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PRTG is compatible with all major vendors, products, and systems
Explore our preconfigured PRTG sensors for bandwidth control
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!
SNMP Traffic v2
The SNMP Traffic v2 sensor monitors the traffic of a network device using SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol). It provides detailed insights into the bandwidth usage of each interface and can help identify network bottlenecks.
NetFlow sensors
NetFlow sensors analyze the flow of data across your network. They provide detailed information about traffic patterns, including the source and destination of traffic, which can help in understanding bandwidth usage and identifying high-traffic users or applications.
sFlow
Similar to NetFlow, sFlow sensors provide a sampling of network traffic data. They are useful for monitoring high-speed networks and give insights into bandwidth usage at a granular level.
Packet Sniffer
The Packet Sniffer sensor captures and analyzes network packets. It provides detailed information about the types of traffic on your network, helping you to identify bandwidth-heavy applications and protocols.
Windows Network Card
For Windows-based environments, this sensor uses WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) to monitor the traffic on network interfaces. It provides detailed bandwidth usage statistics, which are crucial for managing network performance.
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PRTG makes bandwidth monitoring as easy as it gets
Custom alerts and data visualization let you quickly identify and prevent bandwidth bottlenecks.
Controlling bandwidth: FAQ
How does PRTG help manage network bandwidth?
PRTG helps manage network bandwidth by monitoring usage in real time and providing detailed insights into which applications, devices, or IP addresses are consuming the most bandwidth. It allows you to set limits, throttle traffic, and prioritize critical applications to ensure optimal network performance. With PRTG, you can visualize bandwidth usage patterns, identify potential issues, and make informed decisions to optimize your network.
Does PRTG support QoS policies?
Yes, PRTG fully supports quality of service (QoS) policies. It allows you to implement these policies to prioritize traffic for critical applications like VoIP or video conferencing. By doing so, you ensure that essential services always have the bandwidth they need to function smoothly, even during peak usage times. This prioritization is key to maintaining high-quality performance for your most important applications.
Can PRTG be used for WAN and VPN bandwidth monitoring?
Absolutely! PRTG is designed to handle all types of network connections, including WAN, VPN, and Wi-Fi. It provides detailed monitoring of traffic across these connections, helping you maintain control over bandwidth utilization in even the most complex network environments. Whether you're supporting remote workers via VPN or managing data flow across multiple sites with WAN, PRTG has you covered.
Does PRTG provide real-time alerts for bandwidth issues?
Yes, PRTG's customizable alert system notifies you immediately when bandwidth usage exceeds predefined thresholds. This proactive approach allows you to take corrective action before bandwidth issues lead to network slowdowns or outages. You can set up alerts to be delivered via email, SMS, or push notifications, ensuring you're always in the loop, no matter where you are.
Is it possible to monitor bandwidth on a per-device basis?
Yes, PRTG can monitor bandwidth at the device level, allowing you to track usage for individual IP addresses, endpoints, and network devices. This enables more precise control over network traffic and resource allocation. By understanding the bandwidth consumption of specific devices, you can identify and address issues like unauthorized usage or inefficient applications.
What is a sensor in PRTG?
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.
PRTG: The multi-tool for sysadmins
Adapt PRTG individually and dynamically to your needs and rely on a strong API:- HTTP API: Access monitoring data and manipulate monitoring objects via HTTP requests
- Custom sensors: Create your own PRTG sensors for customized monitoring
- Custom notifications: Create your own notifications and send action triggers to external systems
- REST Custom sensor: Monitor almost everything that provides data in XML or JSON format
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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.Still not convinced?
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