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"The solution provides switch port and VLAN information.""The tool fits in your pocket, so it's easy to carry and you don't have to have a big bag of tools."

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"The most valuable feature of SolarWinds Network Device Monitor is it shows you the utilization of devices to allow you to take proactive action before something goes down or reaches the saturation point. You can take proactive action to fix the problem before it occurs.""The most valuable feature of SolarWinds Network Device Monitor is it can alert you when a device is not working.""The product is useful for switches and IP phones.""The solution and its interface are elaborate and fully integrate all monitored items for easy analysis and troubleshooting.""The most valuable feature of SolarWinds Network Device Monitor is monitoring.""In terms of general network monitoring features, I find SolarWinds Network Device Monitor very flexible and comfortable to use. The software itself is extremely useful when it comes to monitoring how our data moves between different networks and environments.""The alerts we are getting when we start losing connection access have been helpful.""I rate the product's initial setup process a nine on a scale of one to ten, where one means it is a difficult phase and ten is an easy process."

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Cons
"The solution should improve cable testing.""They could make it easier to set up originally, because the initial setup can be quite hit and miss."

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"The reporting feature needs improvement because we are unable to configure reports that were included during initial implementation.""The way they are presenting the map of our devices needs to be improved.""The security could always be improved.""SolarWinds Network Device Monitor could improve the features. We don't have the complete model for the database, and the monitoring for the database is up and down. We expect that we could monitor the blocking items on the database but we don't have that feature.""The initial setup of the SolarWinds Network Device Monitor could be easier. It took us approximately one month to complete the implementation.""The security needs improvement, which is why we are moving away from Solar Winds. We have security concerns.""SolarWinds Network Device Monitor lacks the granularity of other monitoring tools like LiveNX.""Integration with different tools, such as ServiceNow and Excel, can be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "You pay for the device, but you don't have to pay for the app."
  • "The product is a little bit overpriced."
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  • "Well, we had a perpetual license and the renewal was $20 to $25,000."
  • "Thankfully, it doesn't take a lot of manpower to install and deploy."
  • "When compared with other solutions SolarWinds is more expensive."
  • "The price of the SolarWinds Network Device Monitor is good."
  • "The enterprise license is good for the SolarWinds Network Device Monitor. However, it is expensive, they should reduce their price."
  • "The product is expensive."
  • "SolarWinds Network Device Monitor is not an expensive solution."
  • "I rate the product's price as three to three and a half or on a scale of one to ten, where one means low price, and ten means high price."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The solution provides switch port and VLAN information.
    Top Answer:The product is a little bit overpriced. It probably needs to be 10 to 20 percent cheaper.
    Top Answer:The solution should improve cable testing.
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature of SolarWinds Network Device Monitor is monitoring.
    Top Answer:SolarWinds Network Device Monitor is not an expensive solution.
    Top Answer:SolarWinds Network Device Monitor lacks the granularity of other monitoring tools like LiveNX. We don't get much visibility or specifics about the traffic that passes through an interface that… more »
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    Network Device Monitor
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    Overview

    The LinkSprinter Pocket Network Tester verifies the functionality of copper Ethernet links and identifies errors in less than 10 seconds. The tester reveals network connectivity status and port information while ensuring documentation for every link. The comprehensive AutoTester measures PoE voltage, performs a switch test, and confirms the DHCP server is running and responsive. The tester also verifies gateway/router, internal IP service, and cloud reachability. When paired with the secure Link-Live Cloud Service, the Network Tester automatically uploads results and allows annotation of results enabling job supervisors to easily manage the progress of deployment and troubleshooting tasks assigned to their team.

    Network Device Monitor is a free tool that makes it easy to monitor the real-time performance and health of a single device on your network with a desktop dashboard that alerts you when your device is in trouble.
    Sample Customers
    Cisco, Marriott, Sands Expo, Valparaiso University, Memorial Hermann Health Care System, Mount Sinai, Cox Enterprises, George Washington University, University of Iowa.
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    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Healthcare Company16%
    Computer Software Company10%
    Government9%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company25%
    Transportation Company17%
    Financial Services Firm17%
    Healthcare Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Government7%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise22%
    Large Enterprise53%
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    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise59%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise70%

    LinkSprinter is ranked 4th in Network Diagnostics with 3 reviews while SolarWinds Network Device Monitor is ranked 42nd in Network Monitoring Software with 16 reviews. LinkSprinter is rated 9.0, while SolarWinds Network Device Monitor is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of LinkSprinter writes "A small, convenient tool that is very stable, but needs to have a longer battery life". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SolarWinds Network Device Monitor writes "An elaborate solution that fully integrates for easy monitoring and troubleshooting". LinkSprinter is most compared with LinkRunner, NetAlly EtherScope nXG and Wireshark, whereas SolarWinds Network Device Monitor is most compared with FortiMonitor, ThousandEyes, IBM SevOne Network Performance Management (NPM), Auvik Network Management (ANM) and ScienceLogic.

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