SoftPerfect Network Protocol Analyzer

2.9

Software information

License:

Shareware (Free to try)


Updated:

22 Nov 2013



Website:

http://softperfect.com

Software Screenshots

Size: 1 MB


Downloads: 6207


Platform: Windows (All Versions)

Review by George Norman (Cybersecurity Editor)

on 03 Nov 2010

The first thing you need to know about the SoftPerfect Research-developed application, the aptly named SoftPerfect Network Protocol Analyzer, is what this application is and what it can do. SoftPerfect Network Protocol Analyzer is a network sniffer, LAN sniffer, IP sniffer, and protocol analyzer. With this advanced tool you can analyze, debug, maintain and monitor local networks and internet connections.

To better put things in perspective, here are the main features you can expect to get from SoftPerfect Network Protocol Analyzer:
- The application captures data that passes through your connection or network card

- The application analyzes said data and displays it in a readable form.
- The user can defragment and reassemble network packets into streams
- The user can build custom network packets and send them into the network
- SoftPerfect Network Protocol Analyzer can be used to check the network for intruders and protect against attacks.
- Full decoding of the following low level protocols: AH, ARP, ESP, ICMP, ICMPv6, IGMP, IP, IPv6, IPX, LLC, MSG, REVARP, RIP, SAP, SER, SNAP, SPX, TCP and UDP.
- Full reconstruction of top-level protocols such as HTTP, SMTP, POP, IMAP, FTP, TELNET, and so on.
- Fully configurable filters

Before you go get SoftPerfect Network Protocol Analyzer and put it to the test, take a look at the bits and pieces presented below:
Download – the download weighs in at 1.9MB, which means it will complete in no time at all.
Supported OS – at the time of writing this and according to the developer, SoftPerfect Network Protocol Analyzer provides support for: Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000, 2003, 2008, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit editions).
Limitations – the application is only free to try, meaning you can use it free of charge for a trial period of 30 days.

Pros

  • Lightweight download
  • Powerful network sniffer
  • Defragment and reassemble network packets
  • Build custom network packets
  • Works with Windows 7

Cons

  • Free to try (30-day trial)
About SoftPerfect Research Established back in 2000 and headquartered in Adelaide, Australia, SoftPerfect Research is a small software development team that specializes in the development of Windows network management applications. SoftPerfect Research also provides custom software development and consultation services. Additional details on SoftPerfect Research and its products are available here. Additional details on SoftPerfect Network Protocol Analyzer are available here.

SoftPerfect Network Protocol Analyzer
2.9

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SoftPerfect Network Protocol Analyzer Editor’s Review Rating

SoftPerfect Network Protocol Analyzer has been reviewed by George Norman on 03 Nov 2010. Based on the user interface, features and complexity, Findmysoft has rated SoftPerfect Network Protocol Analyzer 4 out of 5 stars, naming it Excellent

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