1. Capsa Free Network Analyzer

Capsa Enterprise is Colasoft flagship product designed for enterprise users. It performs network monitoring, troubleshooting and analysis for both wired & wireless networks including 802.11a/b/g/n. Whether you're a network administrator who needs to identify, diagnose, and solve network problems quickly, an IT professional who wants to monitor user activities on the network, a security manager who needs to ensure that the corporation's communications assets are safe, Capsa Enterprise is the perfect choice for you. #67This program worked reasonably well on my WinXP SP3 machine for 5 days. The only problem that vexed me was after installation, my hibernate function wouldn't work.

The program's 'stop' button had to be clicked and then my machine would hibernate. Then on the 5th day, the serial number license, given by ColaSoft from their website, especially for GOTD followers, expired.BEWARE! This is very non-standard behavior for any GOTD program.

Did the original company change their mind? Has there been some misunderstanding? There are at least two other recent comments that appear to be having the same problem. What is happening? This program worked reasonably well on my WinXP SP3 machine for 5 days.

The only problem that vexed me was after installation, my hibernate function wouldn't work. The program's 'stop' button had to be clicked and then my machine would hibernate. Then on the 5th day, the serial number license, given by ColaSoft from their website, especially for GOTD followers, expired.BEWARE! This is very non-standard behavior for any GOTD program.

Did the original company change their mind? Has there been some misunderstanding? There are at least two other recent comments that appear to be having the same problem. What is happening?. #61The only reason I could think of for that high of a price tag is for the tutorials.

I haven't installed this and won't be because of the privacy issue. I do understand that making decent help and walkthroughs of sorts does take time. Time requires money. Yes, wireshark is free, but the help within the program is limited. This may have changed since I last used it in '09 but that's what I remember. As for the quality of the software I can't and won't be able to vouch for. Going back on the tutorials.

If the softare isn't as good as a free alternative but has a decent guide, then perhaps the price should be lower or the dev should spend a little more time working on making the application better than the competion (aka. Free - no competition). The only reason I could think of for that high of a price tag is for the tutorials. I haven't installed this and won't be because of the privacy issue. I do understand that making decent help and walkthroughs of sorts does take time. Time requires money.

Yes, wireshark is free, but the help within the program is limited. This may have changed since I last used it in '09 but that's what I remember. As for the quality of the software I can't and won't be able to vouch for.

Going back on the tutorials. If the softare isn't as good as a free alternative but has a decent guide, then perhaps the price should be lower or the dev should spend a little more time working on making the application better than the competion (aka. Free - no competition). #60An Awesome Giveaway. An Awesome Giveaway.

#57is what I imagine to be similar network diagnostic software for similar price range but a little 'cheaper' at $499.I generally trust metageek and use their InSSIDEer tool since initial release. Is what I imagine to be similar network diagnostic software for similar price range but a little 'cheaper' at $499.I generally trust metageek and use their InSSIDEer tool since initial release. The installer adds gdiplus.dll, msvcirt.dll, and msvcrt.dll under the E:Program Files (x86)Colasoft Capsa 7 Professional EditionChartFX directory.You can rename these files taking the last l off the.dllExample: gdiplus.dlNow test the program thoroughly and if it works OK, the files can be deleted.The installer also silently install Microsoft Visual C 2005 Redistributable. It does not show up in Add/Remove Programs or Revo Uninstaller.I'm going to try to uninstall it using the command line in the registy and will post back with the results.

The installer adds gdiplus.dll, msvcirt.dll, and msvcrt.dll under the E:Program Files (x86)Colasoft Capsa 7 Professional EditionChartFX directory.You can rename these files taking the last l off the.dllExample: gdiplus.dlNow test the program thoroughly and if it works OK, the files can be deleted.The installer also silently install Microsoft Visual C 2005 Redistributable. It does not show up in Add/Remove Programs or Revo Uninstaller.I'm going to try to uninstall it using the command line in the registy and will post back with the results. #47Sorry, but I too, cannot consent to that license agreement. This comment refers to the EULA and what is SAYS about this package.I would have liked to have at least tried this, but apparently this company collects information which can personally identify ME and will phone home with that information simply if I TRY the software. No matter HOW attractive this package IS, I will not be opening up my privacy to inspection by strangers, so I cancelled out as I do NOT agree with the stated terms.First objection: I have no way to OPT OUT of this data collection 'feature'. I actually CAN see how this could be useful if I encountered a network problem and needed assistance or support in troubleshooting, but the GAOTD terms say up front there is no support available.

So, what is the point in collecting information? Give me a way to turn this feature OFF.Second objection: I have NO WAY to know exactly WHAT data is being collected and sent to their server. My privacy is paramount. You have NO REASON to know my name or anything about ME, personally, without my consent. IF you are going to need information to assist me in troubleshooting through a request for support, I can see a need for SOME technical information, but I want a way to edit that information so I can redact private information that is not germane to the problem I need assistance with, before it is sent off somewhere top strangers.I will NOT be opening up my machines voluntarily to strangers with candy. Give me an option to OPT OUT, and if I decide to OPT IN, then give me a complete copy of ALL data sent with approval rights on ALL items collected so I can redact private information that is not relevant to the problem.I am sorry to have to say all this, but some of us out here in never-never-land actually READ the EULA before installing software.Thanks, but no thanks.M. Balzic, former MCSE in a previous life.

Capsa Free Network Analyzer

Sorry, but I too, cannot consent to that license agreement. This comment refers to the EULA and what is SAYS about this package.I would have liked to have at least tried this, but apparently this company collects information which can personally identify ME and will phone home with that information simply if I TRY the software. No matter HOW attractive this package IS, I will not be opening up my privacy to inspection by strangers, so I cancelled out as I do NOT agree with the stated terms.First objection: I have no way to OPT OUT of this data collection 'feature'. I actually CAN see how this could be useful if I encountered a network problem and needed assistance or support in troubleshooting, but the GAOTD terms say up front there is no support available.

So, what is the point in collecting information? Give me a way to turn this feature OFF.Second objection: I have NO WAY to know exactly WHAT data is being collected and sent to their server.

My privacy is paramount. You have NO REASON to know my name or anything about ME, personally, without my consent.

IF you are going to need information to assist me in troubleshooting through a request for support, I can see a need for SOME technical information, but I want a way to edit that information so I can redact private information that is not germane to the problem I need assistance with, before it is sent off somewhere top strangers.I will NOT be opening up my machines voluntarily to strangers with candy. Give me an option to OPT OUT, and if I decide to OPT IN, then give me a complete copy of ALL data sent with approval rights on ALL items collected so I can redact private information that is not relevant to the problem.I am sorry to have to say all this, but some of us out here in never-never-land actually READ the EULA before installing software.Thanks, but no thanks.M. Balzic, former MCSE in a previous life. #42So far, all I can tell by their license is that they do the same thing as Firewalls, Antivirus programs, Browsers, and Software Update Programs, and even internet sites we surf to.

I find they get nothing more than what these trusted programs already collect so that they can inform and protect you of threats or updates, and help you get a better surfing experience at their website. This happens every time you turn on your computer surfing or not.Browsers and the sites you surf to collect information about the browser you use, if java is installed and other plugins, and your operating system. This helps the internet site so they can run java if you have it, use the proper media player, use flash.etc. So far, all I can tell by their license is that they do the same thing as Firewalls, Antivirus programs, Browsers, and Software Update Programs, and even internet sites we surf to. I find they get nothing more than what these trusted programs already collect so that they can inform and protect you of threats or updates, and help you get a better surfing experience at their website. This happens every time you turn on your computer surfing or not.Browsers and the sites you surf to collect information about the browser you use, if java is installed and other plugins, and your operating system.

This helps the internet site so they can run java if you have it, use the proper media player, use flash.etc. #39A packet sniffer is a very useful tool to have, as long as you know a little about network protocols, are willing to learn, or at least have a friend who can talk you through what to look at when problems occur. I've personally been able to learn some very useful things about multilayer games and other software that connects to the Internet by using a packet sniffer, as well as resolve some of my own network problems.But I agree with what others have already said. Even without the very questionable EULA, there seems to be no reason to use this rather than the completely free and open Wireshark.

I trust Wireshark. I'm concerned about the source of today's offer (yes, it does come from China), and it doesn't seem to do anything that Wireshark will not do and apparently less. Wireshark will sniff Wireless interfaces, for just one example, while as far as I can tell this offering requires a separate product. Beyond that I'm not sure, the website is amazingly lacking in details for such expensive software.And for whoever asked for a Linux version, there is a Linux version of Wireshark. And if you need a version the will run under Win98, you can find that too (look for and older version under it's old name 'Ethereal').Rather than being impressed that this is supposedly $699 software, I see that as a clear sign that I could never install this software on a new computer or a problem system after today's offering, and couldn't get it back even if I wanted it when eventually forced to reinstall Windows.

So I see no reason to learn to use this, I'll be sticking with Wireshark. A packet sniffer is a very useful tool to have, as long as you know a little about network protocols, are willing to learn, or at least have a friend who can talk you through what to look at when problems occur. I've personally been able to learn some very useful things about multilayer games and other software that connects to the Internet by using a packet sniffer, as well as resolve some of my own network problems.But I agree with what others have already said. Even without the very questionable EULA, there seems to be no reason to use this rather than the completely free and open Wireshark.

I trust Wireshark. I'm concerned about the source of today's offer (yes, it does come from China), and it doesn't seem to do anything that Wireshark will not do and apparently less. Wireshark will sniff Wireless interfaces, for just one example, while as far as I can tell this offering requires a separate product. Beyond that I'm not sure, the website is amazingly lacking in details for such expensive software.And for whoever asked for a Linux version, there is a Linux version of Wireshark. And if you need a version the will run under Win98, you can find that too (look for and older version under it's old name 'Ethereal').Rather than being impressed that this is supposedly $699 software, I see that as a clear sign that I could never install this software on a new computer or a problem system after today's offering, and couldn't get it back even if I wanted it when eventually forced to reinstall Windows. So I see no reason to learn to use this, I'll be sticking with Wireshark.

#38Zo TK (#28).Thanks a lot for your alert! That’s what everybody should seek to learn and read before installing any software.

I’ll never give consent to any developer to collect information about my machine, resources and behaviour, which is irrelevant to the nature of the soft, regardless of any 'privacy' (he, he, he!) rules and claims of the collector. And I wish I could believe that the developer enumerated all information they want to grab from your computer.

I wish, but I cannot! How could anybody – whether being a natural or corporate person – wish to pay a cent to become the puppet of a Big Brother (whether of a Chinese, or any other, more 'democratic' origin) is beyond my imagination. Zo TK (#28).Thanks a lot for your alert!

That’s what everybody should seek to learn and read before installing any software. I’ll never give consent to any developer to collect information about my machine, resources and behaviour, which is irrelevant to the nature of the soft, regardless of any 'privacy' (he, he, he!) rules and claims of the collector. And I wish I could believe that the developer enumerated all information they want to grab from your computer. I wish, but I cannot! How could anybody – whether being a natural or corporate person – wish to pay a cent to become the puppet of a Big Brother (whether of a Chinese, or any other, more 'democratic' origin) is beyond my imagination. #28From the Licence agreement:'8.

Privacy and Security.a. From the Licence agreement:'8. Privacy and Security.a.

#24This program looks very professional and first impressions are that is is overwhelming for people that are not networking experts.I have looked at the tutorials, but they seem to be aimed at explaining the program to network experts. A good thing!But for us amateurs it would be nice to have more basic tutorials to solve some specific problems.e.g. A sudden spike in web traffic could be a virus, a netbot infection or a program doing something strange. How do we use the program to find out what is going on? This program looks very professional and first impressions are that is is overwhelming for people that are not networking experts.I have looked at the tutorials, but they seem to be aimed at explaining the program to network experts. A good thing!But for us amateurs it would be nice to have more basic tutorials to solve some specific problems.e.g. A sudden spike in web traffic could be a virus, a netbot infection or a program doing something strange.

How do we use the program to find out what is going on?. #23This software can not capture on the virtual adapter Windows is setting up when you install a VPN-tunnel (Virtual Private Network). Capsa cannot monitor traffic to/from you when you use a VPN.

So the useful of this software for me next to zero (since most of my traffic goes via this VPN).Let me explain further. From my windump -Dv:2: DeviceNPFGenericDialupAdapterDescr: Adapter for generic dialup and VPN captureSince Capsa doesn't use WinPcap (like windump and Wireshark does, duh!), it doesn't show up in Capsa. If it could, that would be great. This software can not capture on the virtual adapter Windows is setting up when you install a VPN-tunnel (Virtual Private Network). Capsa cannot monitor traffic to/from you when you use a VPN. So the useful of this software for me next to zero (since most of my traffic goes via this VPN).Let me explain further.

From my windump -Dv:2: DeviceNPFGenericDialupAdapterDescr: Adapter for generic dialup and VPN captureSince Capsa doesn't use WinPcap (like windump and Wireshark does, duh!), it doesn't show up in Capsa. If it could, that would be great. #20Lovely for learning with all the help tuts and Videos tuts. Huge thank You GAOTD and ColaSoft.I also got the free version as I know I'll need a HD wipe out soon and will want to continue using this Software for self education.Installed NP, working fine (as far as my limited knowledge goes),I like the interface. The help files are well written, not overly technical (IMHO) and a lot of effort gone into that too.Excellent GAOTD.Colasoft have provided free tools with a simple registration, for those who don't had large business cash. I'm impressed with this company not every day someone dishes out an expensive software for free, plus provides extensive help tuts.Sorry not got any constructive feedback on the program itself as need to play for a few weeks. Lovely for learning with all the help tuts and Videos tuts.

Huge thank You GAOTD and ColaSoft.I also got the free version as I know I'll need a HD wipe out soon and will want to continue using this Software for self education.Installed NP, working fine (as far as my limited knowledge goes),I like the interface. The help files are well written, not overly technical (IMHO) and a lot of effort gone into that too.Excellent GAOTD.Colasoft have provided free tools with a simple registration, for those who don't had large business cash. I'm impressed with this company not every day someone dishes out an expensive software for free, plus provides extensive help tuts.Sorry not got any constructive feedback on the program itself as need to play for a few weeks.