Introducing NetViews 2.3: A Robust Network Diagnostic Tool for macOS
NetViews 2.3 is a macOS network utility designed for improved visibility into both wired and wireless networks. Initially known as PingStalker and rebranded due to community feedback, NetViews aims to consolidate network diagnostics into a single, visual interface.
Key Features
- Discovery and Scanning: Utilizes ARP, ICMP, mDNS, and DNS discovery to identify devices on your subnet efficiently. It prioritizes ARP table-based scans for speed, followed by ICMP to minimize traditional scanning delays.
- Wireless Visibility: Offers detailed Wi-Fi connection metrics, signal performance data, and tools for locating associated access points visually and audibly.
- Monitoring and Timelines: Provides connection and ping timelines for durations ranging from 1 to 8 hours. The real-time monitoring includes latency and packet loss visualization.
- Low-level Traffic Analysis: Supports live traffic capture for various protocols like DHCP, ARP, 802.1X, LLDP/CDP, and mDNS, presented in a human-readable format for easier analysis.
Under the hood, NetViews is built using Swift, leveraging low-level BSD sockets for ICMP and ARP, and Apple's Network framework for efficient interface enumeration.
This tool primarily targets network professionals and Wi-Fi engineers who require comprehensive diagnostics and simplified workflows on macOS. The current version is available with a 7-day free trial, after which users can opt for a one-time purchase license.
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