A Comparative Study Between Wireshark and Paessler Router Traffic Grapher (PRTG) in Network Monitoring and Analysis
Network traffic analysis (NTA) plays a major role for monitoring network performance, improving security, and guaranteeing operational efficiency across sectors. This study compares two popular network analysis tools, Wireshark and Paessler Router Traffic Grapher (PRTG), that handle distinct area...
| Main Authors: | , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English English |
| Published: |
INTI International University
2024
|
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/2107/ http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/2107/2/645 http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/2107/3/ij2024_51r.pdf |
| _version_ | 1848766922031628288 |
|---|---|
| author | Anis Nariesha, Alizan Mohamad Fadli, Zolkipli |
| author_facet | Anis Nariesha, Alizan Mohamad Fadli, Zolkipli |
| author_sort | Anis Nariesha, Alizan |
| building | INTI Institutional Repository |
| collection | Online Access |
| description | Network traffic analysis (NTA) plays a major role for monitoring network performance, improving
security, and guaranteeing operational efficiency across sectors. This study compares two popular
network analysis tools, Wireshark and Paessler Router Traffic Grapher (PRTG), that handle
distinct areas of network monitoring. Wireshark focusses on packet-level analysis, making it ideal
for comprehensive troubleshooting and security protocol analysis. PRTG, on the other hand,
provides a comprehensive picture, monitoring a wide range of network devices and allowing for
scalability via distributed monitoring, making it ideal for organizations with complicated
infrastructure. This study assesses each tool's capability using essential criteria such as scalability,
real-time monitoring, data management, and security features. By understanding the strengths and
limitations of Wireshark and PRTG, this paper aims to assist network professionals in choosing
the most suitable tool for their specific monitoring and diagnostic requirements. Practical
recommendations are provided to guide both beginners and experienced users in leveraging these
tools effectively. |
| first_indexed | 2025-11-14T11:58:50Z |
| format | Article |
| id | intimal-2107 |
| institution | INTI International University |
| institution_category | Local University |
| language | English English |
| last_indexed | 2025-11-14T11:58:50Z |
| publishDate | 2024 |
| publisher | INTI International University |
| recordtype | eprints |
| repository_type | Digital Repository |
| spelling | intimal-21072025-07-12T07:38:22Z http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/2107/ A Comparative Study Between Wireshark and Paessler Router Traffic Grapher (PRTG) in Network Monitoring and Analysis Anis Nariesha, Alizan Mohamad Fadli, Zolkipli QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science QA76 Computer software T Technology (General) TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering Network traffic analysis (NTA) plays a major role for monitoring network performance, improving security, and guaranteeing operational efficiency across sectors. This study compares two popular network analysis tools, Wireshark and Paessler Router Traffic Grapher (PRTG), that handle distinct areas of network monitoring. Wireshark focusses on packet-level analysis, making it ideal for comprehensive troubleshooting and security protocol analysis. PRTG, on the other hand, provides a comprehensive picture, monitoring a wide range of network devices and allowing for scalability via distributed monitoring, making it ideal for organizations with complicated infrastructure. This study assesses each tool's capability using essential criteria such as scalability, real-time monitoring, data management, and security features. By understanding the strengths and limitations of Wireshark and PRTG, this paper aims to assist network professionals in choosing the most suitable tool for their specific monitoring and diagnostic requirements. Practical recommendations are provided to guide both beginners and experienced users in leveraging these tools effectively. INTI International University 2024-12 Article PeerReviewed text en cc_by_4 http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/2107/2/645 text en cc_by_4 http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/2107/3/ij2024_51r.pdf Anis Nariesha, Alizan and Mohamad Fadli, Zolkipli (2024) A Comparative Study Between Wireshark and Paessler Router Traffic Grapher (PRTG) in Network Monitoring and Analysis. INTI JOURNAL, 2024 (51). pp. 1-10. ISSN e2600-7320 https://intijournal.intimal.edu.my |
| spellingShingle | QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science QA76 Computer software T Technology (General) TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering Anis Nariesha, Alizan Mohamad Fadli, Zolkipli A Comparative Study Between Wireshark and Paessler Router Traffic Grapher (PRTG) in Network Monitoring and Analysis |
| title | A Comparative Study Between Wireshark and Paessler Router Traffic
Grapher (PRTG) in Network Monitoring and Analysis |
| title_full | A Comparative Study Between Wireshark and Paessler Router Traffic
Grapher (PRTG) in Network Monitoring and Analysis |
| title_fullStr | A Comparative Study Between Wireshark and Paessler Router Traffic
Grapher (PRTG) in Network Monitoring and Analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Comparative Study Between Wireshark and Paessler Router Traffic
Grapher (PRTG) in Network Monitoring and Analysis |
| title_short | A Comparative Study Between Wireshark and Paessler Router Traffic
Grapher (PRTG) in Network Monitoring and Analysis |
| title_sort | comparative study between wireshark and paessler router traffic
grapher (prtg) in network monitoring and analysis |
| topic | QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science QA76 Computer software T Technology (General) TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering |
| url | http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/2107/ http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/2107/ http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/2107/2/645 http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/2107/3/ij2024_51r.pdf |