Network traffic tracer with PRTG
Trace traffic in your network plus keep a constant eye on your entire IT infrastructure
- Get an all-in-one network traffic and data packet capture tracer
- Use packet sniffing, flow, SNMP, and traceroute for tracing traffic
- Monitor traffic directly on your servers, routers, switches, and firewalls
Our users give top ratings for monitoring with Paessler PRTG
PRTG network traffic tracer: What you’ll find on this page
PRTG makes network tracing as easy as it gets
Custom alerts and data visualization let you quickly identify and prevent data traffic and network congestion issues.
What network traffic tracing looks like in PRTG
Diagnose network issues by continuously tracking network traffic data. Show network congestions, bandwidth bottlenecks , and other key metrics real time. Visualize monitoring data in clear graphs and dashboards to identify problems more easily. Gain the overview you need to troubleshoot your network’s health, downtime, and all kinds of performance issues.
Live data graph of a Packet Sniffer sensor
Packet Sniffer sensor in PRTG
Complete overview of all devices in a hierarchical tree structure
Start tracing network traffic with PRTG and see how it can make your network more reliable and your job easier.
IT experts agree: Paessler PRTG is a great solution for IT infrastructure monitoring
“All-around winning
network monitor”
“The real beauty of PRTG is the endless possibilities it offers”
“PRTG Network Monitor
is very hard to beat”
4 reasons to choose PRTG as your network traffic monitoring tool
Always accessible
PRTG continuously consolidates all your monitoring information into an easy-to-read, customizable dashboard. A quick glance anywhere, anytime is all it takes to know that everything is OK.
Easy installation
Thanks to the Auto-Discovery feature, which pings a specific range of IP addresses in your subnet, you can set up PRTG in minutes and immediately start checking your network traffic.
Preconfigured sensors
PRTG comes with over 250 predefined sensor types and also offers customizable sensors that can monitor the metrics which are most important to your company.
Customizable alerting
PRTG promptly alerts you if your traffic increases and risks causing problems in your network. Its built-in alarm functionality acts fast and alerts you via SMS, text, push notification, and more sif thresholds are breached.
Traceroute: 3 advantages of PRTG vs. Linux and Windows tools
Continuous network monitoring
Unlike command line tools such as Traceroute and Tracert, which are used selectively, PRTG continuously monitors your entire IT infrastructure.
Customizable
notifications
In the event of delays, disruptions, or crashes, PRTG immediately sounds the alarm and notifies you however you like: via email, SMS, push notification, and more.
Faster, easier
troubleshooting
There are many possible reasons for a data packet not reaching its destination. With PRTG, troubleshooting is faster and easier due to continuous monitoring and fast alarms.
Find the root cause of the problem with our PRTG network traffic monitoring solution
Real-time notifications mean faster troubleshooting so that you can act before more serious issues occur.
PRTG is compatible with all major vendors, products, and systems
How to perform a traceroute on a server with PRTG
PRTG lets you perform a traceroute on a specific server or network device with just 2 clicks.
Note: The target device must be incorporated into your monitoring.
- In the PRTG device tree, scroll down to the device.
- Right-click the device to open its context menu.
- In the Device Tools menu, click Traceroute.
PRTG will then perform a traceroute on the target device and display the results in a matter of seconds.
Your network tracer at a glance – even on the go
Set up PRTG in minutes and use it on almost any mobile device.
Start tracing network traffic with PRTG and see how it can make your network more reliable and your job easier.
Create innovative solutions with Paessler’s partners
Partnering with innovative vendors, Paessler unleashes synergies to create
new and additional benefits for joined customers.
UVnetworks
UVexplorer integrates tightly with PRTG to bring fast and accurate network discovery, detailed device inventory, and automatic network mapping to the PRTG platform.
“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.”
Infrastructure and Operations Engineer in the Communications Industry, firm size 10B - 30B USD
PRTG makes network tracing as easy as it gets
Custom alerts and data visualization let you quickly identify and prevent data traffic and network congestion issues.
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
More than just a monitoring tool:
Reasons our customers love PRTG
Still not convinced?
More than 500,000
sysadmins love PRTG
Paessler PRTG is used by companies of all sizes. Sysadmins love PRTG because it makes their job a whole lot easier.
Monitor your entire IT infrastructure
Bandwidth, servers, virtual environments, websites, VoIP services – PRTG keeps an eye on your entire network.
Try Paessler PRTG
for free
Everyone has different monitoring needs. That’s why we let you try PRTG for free.
Start tracing network traffic with PRTG and see how it can make your network more reliable and your job easier
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PRTG |
Network Monitoring Software - Version 25.1.102.1373 (January 9th, 2025) |
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Hosting |
Download for Windows and cloud-based version PRTG Hosted Monitor available |
Languages |
English, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese |
Pricing |
Up to 100 sensors for free (Price List) |
Unified Monitoring |
Network devices, bandwidth, servers, applications, virtual environments, remote systems, IoT, and more |
Supported Vendors & Applications |
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