Neon Software has released a new version (5.0) of NetMinder Ethernet, a network security and analysis tool.
Version 5.0 adds native Mac OS X support, plus new filtering, decoding, and alert features for both the OS X and Classic Mac versions. It offers customizable security alerts triggered by NetMinder Ethernet’s Packet Inference rules-based system. Alerts include paging, e-mail and SNMP traps.
NetMinder Ethernet 5.0 offers highly tuned capture performance on OS X using standard Berkeley Packet Filters, according to MacTech magazine. There is also now: wireless protocol analysis and monitoring via AirPort cards; new Packet Inference rules; new protocol decodes including ASIP (AFP/IP), Spanning Tree and IP Service Location; the ability to read and write tcpdump standard file formats; and some interface tweaks.
Owners of NetMinder Ethernet can upgrade for US$199. It costs $795 new. For more info go to the product Web site.
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