
The Ethereal network protocol analyzer has changed its name to Wireshark.
The name might be new, but the software is the same. Wireshark's powerful features make it the tool of choice for network troubleshooting, protocol development, and education worldwide.
Some features:
Data can be captured "off the wire" from a live network connection, or read from a capture file.
Captured network data can be browsed via a GUI, or via the TTY-mode "tethereal" program.
602 protocols can currently be dissected
Output can be saved or printed as plain text or PostScript.
Data display can be refined using a display filter.
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SpyderSoft Wi-Fi Defense(TM) was designed with the mainstream, non-technical consumer in mind, yet is powerful enough to offer security benefits to even the most advanced user.
The technology detects all devices on the network, provides identifying information to assist the owner in designating each as Friend or Foe, and seamlessly locks-down the network to allow only approved devices. Adding a new device or allowing a visitor to join the network is also an easy task, and the application ensures that you maintain a locked-down network. At all times, SpyderSoft Wi-Fi Defense(TM) continues a background scan to detect new and/or unauthorized devices
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Agnitum Outpost Security Suite - a robust combination of award-winning firewall, fast and effective anti-malware, personalized antispam and proactive Host Protection module to defend against the majority of Internet risks. Includes automated configuration service and other user aids.
Outpost Security Suite Pro provides the first line of defense against rogue software by proactively controlling how programs behave and interact on a PC. The Host Protection safeguard, which proactively monitors for and blocks the kinds of sophisticated hacking techniques used to compromise or steal data, means that malicious activity is no longer possible. By analyzing threats and displaying actionable alerts, Host Protection stops zero-day attacks and shields the computer against inappropriate operations, rendering it “defended in advance” against security risks like botnets and inadvertent data disclosure.
Outpost Security Suite Pro:
• Firewall with Advanced Features
• Basic Host Protection
• Advanced Host Protection
• Anti-spyware
• Antivirus with SmartScan Technology
• Anti-spam
Outpost Security Suite Pro Benefits:
• Acclaimed firewall
Outpost Firewall Pro has been gathering awards for years and is a proven robust barrier against spyware, hackers, bandwidth theft, and information loss, preventing any unauthorized access to your PC.
• ID theft prevention
Outpost Security Suite Pro is constantly on guard against any attempt to steal or otherwise compromise your confidential data, passing every leak test with flying colors.
• Anti-virus and Anti-spyware Agnitum Antimalware Technote
Outpost Security Suite Pro combines the award-winning Outpost anti-spyware engine with VirusBuster’s 100% certified anti-virus engine to deliver all-in-one anti-malware (anti-virus + anti-spyware) protection that’s fast, efficient, and effective against known and unknown threats.
• Bullet-proof defense
Outpost Security Suite Pro uses specialized techniques to ensure that its own protection cannot be disabled by targeted malware that’s designed to do just that.
• Personalized anti-spam
Train the Outpost Security Suite anti-spam engine to recognize what’s spam and what’s valuable to you, so your inbox gets cleaner every time you open your email.
• Power without complexity
Whether you’re a security novice or expert, Outpost Security Suite Pro is easily configured to meet your needs. Use the built-in help as much (or as little) as you need; automate as much (or as little) as you want); and take advantage of ImproveNet to benefit from the experience of other users. The interface is intuitive and easy to explore and, whatever settings you choose, you’ll have the protection you need.
This latest product delivers a long list of additional threat protections and enhancements for users of Microsoft Vista:
- Protection against potentially harmful websites. Sites with a bad reputation or that harbor suspected malware are automatically blocked.
- Combined anti-malware engine. The anti-malware module combines anti-spyware and anti-virus in the same process to deliver fast, efficient, easy-to-use protection.
- Pre-emptive protection. Behavior monitoring ensures malware and other threats will be stopped before they can activate on the PC. Robust host protection detects and stops unauthorized activity, preventing new attacks and blocking threats at the earliest possible stage.
- Personalized anti-spam. The integral Bayesian anti-spam filter learns what you consider spam and applies automated rules based on that information.
- Robust, flexible self-protection. OSS 2008 detects if any application is attempting to interfere with its own operations and prevents the program from being disabled by malware.
- Usability. The flexible Vista-style interface offers a wealth of options for advanced users to configure, but the out-of-the-box settings provide high levels of automated protection for a range of users, no matter how technically proficient. Three toolbar buttons provide for easier access by less experienced users.
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An advanced, professional tool (sniffer) for analyzing, debugging, maintaining and monitoring local networks and Internet connections. It captures the data passing through your dial-up connection or network Ethernet card, analyzes the data and represents it in a readable form. SoftPerfect Network Protocol Analyzer is an useful tool for network administrators, security specialists and network application developers.
SoftPerfect Network Protocol Analyzer presents the results of its network analysis in a convenient and easily understandable format. It also allows you to defragment and reassemble network packets into streams. The program can easily analyze network traffic based on a number of different Internet protocols as listed below.
SoftPerfect Network Protocol Analyzer features full decoding of the following low level protocols: AH, ARP, ESP, ICMP, ICMPv6, IP, IPv6, IPX, LLC, MSG, REVARP, RIP, SAP, SER, SNAP, SPX, TCP and UDP. It also performs full reconstruction of top-level protocols such as HTTP, SMTP, POP, IMAP, FTP, TELNET and others.
The flexible system of fully configurable filters can be used to discard all network traffic except the specific traffic patterns you wish to analyze. SoftPerfect Network Protocol Analyzer also features a packet builder. This tool allows you to build your own custom network packets and send them into the network. You could use this packet builder feature to check your network for protection against attacks and intruders.
The software requires Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista. Both 32-bit and 64-bit systems are supported. It also requires a network connection, which could be a wireless connection, or a modem that conforms to the NDIS standard.
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Whether you are a small business owner or someone who wants to do more with your home network, Network Magic Pro is the networking tool for you.
- Set up your network in minutes
- Print from any computer and share files
- Securely connect to your wireless network and prevent intruders from
using it
- Automate networking functions included in Microsoft products
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Change your Mac Address in seconds! Scan Mac Address within any range of IP address. Exports the scanning results from a Mac Address Lookup list. Change the Mac Address of your network card to any new Mac Address.
Features:
. scans any range of IP for the proper Mac Address.
· it's shockingly easy to use, just a simple input and click, that's it!
· supports exporting scanning results to txt file.
· runs on all Windows operating systems (i.e., 95/98/NT/2000/Me/XP/Vista).
· supports changing Mac Address of any networks cards under Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista
· checks your Mac Address inputting.
· recommends the proper Ethernet network card.
· displays the information of your computer. (i.e. your computer name, Mac Addresses and IP etc.)
to work perfect in Windows Vista run it as administrator
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Network Magic is the award-winning software that makes home and small office networking easy. While the benefits of networking are great, it can be very frustrating and time consuming for the average computer user. Making several PCs, routers, printers and devices such as digital cameras and gaming systems all talk to each other and work smoothly using only Microsoft Windows XP or Vista can take hours of configuration (and reconfiguration). Network Magic eliminates common frustrations and saves time by simplifying and automating set up, management, and repair of home and small office networks, and makes printer and file sharing effortless.
Network Magic works with both PCs and Macs on the same network. That means you can easily share files and printers between all of your PCs and your Macs, without having to do any special configuration. It detects all computers sharing your router and Internet connection and all printers connected to any of those computers.
Features:
- Easy to Use - No IT Expertise Needed
- Manage Your Network & Troubleshoot Problems
- Network Protection
- Connect to the Network
- Share Folders & Printers
- Mac Integration: Share Files and Printers Cross-Platform
PLUS! Compatible and works with all major routers!
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