• Network Analyzers: Wireshark and tcpdump for packet inspection and detailed network traffic inspection. • Network Testers: Fluke Networks’ CableIQ and NetAlly LinkRunner for network connectivity testing and troubleshooting. • Bandwidth Monitors: PRTG Network Monitor and SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor for network performance monitoring. • Network Load Testing Tools: iPerf and JMeter for measuring network bandwidth and load. • Network Security Tools: Nmap and Nessus for discovering hosts and services. • Latency and Jitter Testers: Ping and Traceroute for network latency and routing issues. • Network Configuration and Management Tools: Cisco Network Assistant and SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager. • Wi-Fi Analyzers: NetSpot and Ekahau Sidekick for network analysis and troubleshooting. • End-to-End Testing Tools: Catchpoint and Dynatrace for network application monitoring and performance monitoring. • Network Emulators: GNS3 for network device simulation and Cisco Packet Tracer for network configuration and troubleshooting practice.
