They're useful, easy to learn ... and you certainly can't beat free
February 6, 2008 (Computerworld) Got a small network, home network, medium-size network -- even an enterprise network -- and want to get the most out of it? Then I've got good news for you: 10 free pieces of software that can make your network easier to use, troubleshoot and maintain. These freebies will help everyone from networking pros to networking newbies and everyone in between.
There's plenty here for you -- great free tools for keeping your network secure; creating a quick, navigable network map; scanning networks and putting together a list of all connected devices; checking to see if your servers are up and running; even designing networks and more.
Note that I'm leaving out extremely popular and well-known free downloads, such as the Ethereal network protocol analyzer or Wireshark and am concentrating instead on lesser-known downloads.
And as a bonus, I'm including a review of an extra, for-pay, try-before-you-buy download that can help your network as well.
Network Magic
If you're looking for a simple, free, all-in-one network management tool for a small peer-to-peer network, this is the one to get. It handles all the basic network chores, including adding new devices to the network, fixing broken network connections, setting up wireless encryption and protection, sharing printers and folders, reporting on the state of the security of each PC, and much more.
click on the list which has url links , these are those 10
* Network Magic
* Spiceworks IT Desktop
* NetLimiter Monitor
* Network Notepad
* Advanced IP Scanner
* Advanced Net Tools (ANT)
* DreamSys Server Monitor
* NetBrute Scanner
* Technitium MAC Address Changer
* RogueScanner
* NetPeek
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