Feature Comparison for TamoSoft Network Monitoring Products
As TamoSoft makes several products related to network monitoring, users are sometimes confused as to which product(s) best meets their needs. In brief, you should select the CommView product line if need to monitor the network on a low level (down to the individual packets), troubleshoot wired and wireless networks, solve security problems, or perform any other tasks that require a network analyzer/protocol decoder. You should select NetResident to monitor high-level network events and view content, such as viewed Web pages, sent/received e-mails, or VoIP conversations.
The table below will help you understand the similarities and distinctions between our products.
| Feature/Product |
CommView |
CommView for WiFi |
NetResident |
| Promiscuous monitoring in wired networks |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Promiscuous monitoring in wireless 802.11 networks |
No, non-promiscuous only |
Yes |
No, non-promiscuous only |
| Runs as a system service |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Can display, decode, or log individual packets |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Can import capture files from 3rd party products or CommView |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Can be used to "inject" packets |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Can display data sessions (viewed Web pages, sent or received e-mails, etc.) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Can automatically store and retrieve data sessions using a database |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Can automatically store and retrieve extended network utilization stats using a database |
No |
No |
No |
| Can use remote monitoring agents |
Yes, CommView Remote Agent |
Yes, CommView Remote Agent for WiFi |
No |
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