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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