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Description
EtherApe is a network monitoring tool for Unix systems that visually represents network traffic, inspired by Etherman, with hosts and connections dynamically changing size based on the amount of traffic and utilizing color coding for different protocols. It accommodates a variety of devices, such as FDDI, ISDN, PPP, SLIP, and WLAN, and supports multiple encapsulation methods. Users have the option to filter the traffic they see and can capture data in real-time or extract it from a file. Additionally, statistics for each node can be exported for further examination. The software features modes for link layer, IP, and TCP, enabling users to concentrate on particular levels of the protocol stack. Each node and link is displayed with comprehensive details, including a breakdown of protocols and traffic metrics. Released under the GNU General Public License, EtherApe is open source. A unique aspect of the interface allows a single node to be focused on while multiple selected nodes can be organized in a circular arrangement, complemented by an alternative display mode that aligns nodes in vertical columns. This versatility makes EtherApe a powerful tool for network analysis and visualization.
Description
VisualEther transforms Wireshark's packet captures (PCAP/PCAPNG) into easily interpretable sequence diagrams, allowing AI coding agents such as Claude Code to articulate, in straightforward language, the reasons behind a network session's failure. While Wireshark provides a detailed view of each packet, it does not present the overall conversation; VisualEther generates this conversation directly from the capture file—ensuring accuracy and reproducibility—with over 82 integrated protocol templates that cover a wide range, including 5G NR, 5G core, LTE, IMS/VoLTE, SIP/RTP, BGP, OSPF, DNS, HTTP/2, HTTP/3, TLS, Kerberos, Diameter, GTP, and various industrial protocols like Modbus, DNP3, and EtherNet/IP. An included MCP server selectively extracts only the relevant messages and fields, enabling an AI agent to process kilobytes of structured information rather than an overwhelming amount of raw packet data, effectively conducting an author-debug-verify cycle that references specific frame numbers as proof. Built upon the functionality of tshark, if Wireshark can analyze it, VisualEther can create a diagram for it. With capabilities for observation, analysis, diagnosis, and automation, VisualEther is available on Windows (through winget), macOS (via Homebrew), and Linux (using apt/dnf), offering a free Community edition alongside paid Professional and Server editions for more advanced needs. This comprehensive tool not only streamlines network analysis but also enhances the troubleshooting process for IT professionals.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Pricing Details
$499
VisulEther Professional Edition
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
Yes
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
EtherApe
Website
etherape.sourceforge.io
Vendor Details
Company Name
EventHelix.com, Inc.
Founded
2000
Country
United States
Website
www.eventhelix.com
Product Features
Product Features
Network Monitoring
Bandwidth Monitoring
No
Baseline Manager
No
Diagnostic Tools
No
IP Address Monitoring
No
Internet Usage Monitoring
No
Real Time Analytics
No
Resource Management
No
SLA Monitoring
No
Server Monitoring
No
Uptime Monitoring
No
Web Traffic Reporting
No