Dripcap Makes Network Traffic Analysis Simple

In several fields of work, especially those related to IT and the internet, network traffic monitoring might be required. If you are in need of such services but aren’t able to get someone else to do it for you because you’re a novice, Dripcap can help.

Dripcap is a program that allows even those completely foreign to this domain successfully monitor and analyze a network’s traffic. After unzipping its setup files, you have the option to monitor your network’s activity. Simply click on the Start New Capturing option and select which network you wish to be tracked.

The program will supply an array of basic data and information regarding what your network is doing, all in the form of data packets. These packets are displayed alongside relevant information such as the IP addresses of both sender and receiver, how long the connection last and also what type, source and IP they pertain to.

Even though there aren’t a lot of clickable buttons, the program comes with a few nice functions which can be used by entering typed commands. An example is the ability to filter packets so that Dripcap only displays the type of packets you want to see. While there are more complex applications out there that offer infinitely more advanced features and options, in terms of accessibility and ease of control Dripcap is a great network monitor to have if you are a novice just getting into what it means to monitor and analyze a network.