IP Tools (IP Sniffer) Editor's Review

IP Sniffer is a freeware program developed and released by Erwan’s Lab. Generally it will work on any version of Windows higher than Windows 2000 and is a great way to monitor bandwidth usage. As IP Sniffer keeps an eye on your network and flags up any issues that may be causing connectivity problems. It is also a good way to troubleshoot and fix any problems that you may have to allow for a much smoother running of your network. 

Other features that IP Sniffer has include managing ARP entries, controlling whether your router works as a host and managing the open ports on your computer. It also has a number of security functions including the facility to shutdown Windows machines and revealing asterisk passwords. 

Pros: Managing and troubleshooting connectivity problems, monitoring bandwidth usage.

Cons: Can be difficult to use if you haven’t used it before, no help files to give advice on how to use.

Conclusion: IP Sniffer has loads of great features which can be ideal with those that want to do more than just monitor bandwidth. It takes some getting used to when it comes to using and navigating the program although once you have worked it out it can be a really useful to have on your computer. As it is freeware it is well worth downloading and having a play around with because at the end of the day you really have nothing to lose.