Cisco router monitoring with PRTG
Effectively monitor and master your Cisco network
- Monitor bandwidth usage and traffic on your Cisco switches and routers
- Analyze Cisco router health and performance metrics in depth
- Receive customizable alerts and notifications in real time
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PRTG Cisco router monitoring: What you’ll find on this page
PRTG makes Cisco router monitoring as easy as it gets
Custom alerts and data visualization let you quickly identify and prevent network performance issues.
5 ways how PRTG helps you keep an eye on your Cisco routers
Cisco hardware monitoring
If you’re a sysadmin, then you’ve probably had to deal with router failure caused by a hardware issue more than once. With our SNMP Cisco System Health sensor, you can monitor available memory, CPU load, and the fan and power supply status of your Cisco devices round the clock.
Cisco traffic analyzer
With PRTG, a quick glance is all it takes to check the traffic on your Cisco routers. The SNMP Traffic sensor displays incoming and outgoing traffic, as well as total traffic, and alerts you as soon there is a traffic spike or low bandwidth that can impact your network infrastructure.
Data packet monitoring
There are many ways to monitor the data packets that flow through your Cisco routers. Our native NetFlow v5 (Custom) and NetFlow v9 sensors are specially designed to monitor Cisco traffic directly on your routers and filter it by port, IP address, or protocol.
Quality of Service monitoring
When it comes to VoIP calls or video conferencing, nothing matters as much as the quality of the connection. Our Cisco IP SLA sensor monitors your network’s QoS, for example by checking packet loss and jitter.
Internet connection monitoring
With the SNMP Cisco ADSL sensor, PRTG monitors the various speeds and attenuation values of your ADSL connection. This way, you can make sure you always have enough bandwidth. And thanks to PRTG’s historical data, you can easily convince higher-ups of the need for upgrading.
What Cisco network monitoring looks like in PRTG
Diagnose network issues by continuously tracking the availability, health, and performance of your Cisco routers and other Cisco network devices. Show bandwidth usage, CPU load, VPN connections, and other key metrics in real time. Visualize monitoring data in graphic maps and dashboards to identify problems more easily. Gain the overview you need to troubleshoot all kinds of issues with your Cisco routing.
Device tree view of the complete monitoring setup
Preconfigured Cisco IP SLA sensor in PRTG
Custom PRTG dashboard for keeping an eye on the entire IT infrastructure
Start monitoring Cisco routers with PRTG and see how it can make your network more reliable and your job easier.
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Why to choose PRTG as your Cisco router monitoring tool
Your network at a glance
Paessler PRTG is centralized network monitoring software. It lets you monitor Cisco devices – as well as the hardware of other manufacturers – from one central, clear dashboard.
With our PRTG Maps feature, you can also create custom dashboards and graphs via drag and drop to easily keep a constant eye on your entire IT infrastructure.
Improved troubleshooting
A single device error or malfunction can bring the entire network to a halt. As a network administrator, your job is to locate the source of the problem as quickly as possible.
This is where PRTG comes in. Our software identifies every piece of hardware in your network that does not function as it should.
Customizable monitoring
Thanks to more than 250 preconfigured sensor types, setting up your monitoring environment is both quick and easy. You can also create custom sensors using the PRTG API.
Want more customization? Then use our customizable alerting system that lets you define your own thresholds and notification triggers for different escalation levels.
Find the root cause of the problem with our PRTG Cisco traffic monitoring solution
Real-time notifications mean faster troubleshooting so that you can act before more serious issues occur.
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PRTG makes Cisco router monitoring as easy as it gets
Custom alerts and data visualization let you quickly identify and prevent network performance issues.
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“Excellent tool for detailed monitoring. Alarms and notifications work greatly. Equipment addition is straight forward and server initial setup is very easy. ...feel safe to purchase it if you intend to monitor a large networking landscape.”
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Monitor Cisco routers: FAQ
What is Cisco router monitoring?
Cisco router monitoring involves the process of continuously observing, managing, and analyzing the performance and status of Cisco routers within a network. This practice ensures the routers operate efficiently, securely, and with minimal downtime. Key aspects of Cisco router monitoring include:
1. Performance monitoring:
- Bandwidth utilization: Tracking the amount of data being transmitted and received.
- CPU and memory usage: Observing how much of the router's processing power and memory is being used.
2. Availability and uptime:
- Ensuring the router is online and functioning properly. Monitoring tools like PRTG use ping and SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) checks to verify the router's status.
3. Traffic analysis:
- Analyzing the types and volumes of traffic passing through the router to identify patterns, potential bottlenecks, and unusual activity.
4. error detection:
- Detecting and logging errors, such as packet drops, interface errors, and protocol mismatches. This helps in diagnosing and addressing network issues promptly.
5. Security monitoring:
- Monitoring for potential security threats, such as unauthorized access attempts, malware, and unusual traffic patterns indicative of a potential attack.
Why should I monitor my Cisco routers?
Monitoring your Cisco routers is essential for several reasons:
1. Network performance
- Traffic analysis: Understand the types of traffic flowing through your network to optimize bandwidth usage.
- Latency and jitter: Detect and troubleshoot issues affecting network performance and application delivery.
2. Security
- Intrusion detection: Identify and respond to potential security threats and unauthorized access attempts.
- Compliance: Ensure your network complies with security policies and regulatory requirements.
3. Reliability and uptime
- Fault detection: Quickly identify and rectify hardware or software failures to minimize downtime.
- Preventive maintenance: Identify trends and patterns that might indicate impending issues, allowing for proactive maintenance.
4. Configuration management
- Change tracking: Keep track of configuration changes to understand their impact and roll back if necessary.
- Backup and recovery: Ensure configurations are backed up regularly for quick recovery in case of failures.
5. Resource management
- Capacity planning: Monitor usage trends to plan for future expansion and ensure adequate resources.
- Load balancing: Distribute network traffic efficiently to prevent overload on any single router.
6. Troubleshooting and diagnostics
- Root cause analysis: Quickly diagnose and resolve issues by correlating data from various metrics.
- Historical data: Use historical data to understand past issues and prevent them from recurring.
Which parameters can I monitor on Cisco routers?
Among other things, you can monitor the availability, network traffic, and quality of service of your Cisco routers. With the right monitoring tool, you'll be notified immediately in the event of errors or disruptions.
What is NetFlow monitoring?
NetFlow is a protocol developed by Cisco to monitor Cisco routers and other Cisco devices. NetFlow lets you analyze your bandwidth and determine which IP addresses, applications, and protocols are generating the most traffic.
How do I choose the right Cisco router monitoring software?
For centralized monitoring, go with a tool that works with the devices of all kinds of different manufacturers. Cisco routers are configured to send NetFlow packets to PRTG. All monitoring data is displayed on a single dashboard. If errors or disruptions occur on a Cisco router (or in your traffic), you'll be notified at once.
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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Over 95% of our customers say yes!
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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