Given the large volume of network traffic on today's corporate networks, it is difficult to know where to start your analysis - like finding a needle in a haystack. Often you're faced with an intimidating packet list unsure exactly which holds the key to your problem. You need a network monitoring tool that guides you to the exact areas that require deeper analysis.

WildPackets Compass Live offers high-level network statistics, which you can graph, dynamically interact with, and report on, showing what your wired and wireless networks are doing over any slice of time. With its unique ability to aggregate traffic from multiple segments, both wired and wireless, Compass Live provides real-time visibility and post-capture insight into your network.

With Compass Live, network engineers and IT staff can:

• Investigate spikes in utilization by enabling TXRX and comparing the traffic coming into a node versus the traffic being sent by a node
• Troubleshoot wireless connectivity issues by comparing signal strengths for both the overall network as well as signal strengths associated with specific nodes or protocols
• Assess performance issues faced by mobile users by analyzing and aggregating files from multiple wireless channels and comparing signal strengths across APs

Compass Live Features:

• Correlates real-time network utilization, and top nodes and protocols
• Visualizes network history from multiple captures in a single view
• Provides signal strengths statistics
• Pinpoints microbursts for detailed analysis
• Opens and analyzes very large trace files quickly
• Creates filters on any specific nodes and protocols
• Offers high-level reporting

Real-time Monitoring and Correlation

Compass Live offers real-time monitoring of multiple wired and wireless network segments, displaying and correlating high-level network statistics including network utilization, signal strengths, and top nodes and protocols. Through the interface, you can select multiple network adapters to start a monitoring capture on those segments. With its interactive timeline graph, you can zoom into any specific area of interest. As you modify the selected time range, the top network statistics change accordingly to reflect the new period. You can select specific nodes and protocols, which are displayed on top of the timeline graph, providing complete visibility into any part of the network. Additionally you can easily switch between seconds or milliseconds to examine microbursts in greater detail.