Best Network Monitoring Tools for 2023
The experts at WAV can help you find the best network monitoring tools for your deployment size and environment. Reach out today to learn more.
Network monitoring tools provide visibility into network devices, traffic flow, performance, and more. A network monitoring solution typically includes:
- Software agents that monitor usage and traffic on individual networking devices.
- A centralized dashboard where monitoring data is aggregated and analyzed.
- Hardware that hosts the monitoring software in a server room or data center.
WAV is here to help you compare the best network monitoring tools for 2023 so you can choose the solution that’s right for you. This guide covers the hardware components that make up a network monitoring solution. For more information about the software side of things, read the Best Network Performance Monitoring Software.
Best Network Monitoring Tools for Wireless Networks
In a typical WLAN (wireless local area network), a wireless controller manages all the access points (APs) that deliver Wi-Fi access to clients. That makes the WLAN controller a crucial network monitoring tool for wireless networks. For example, SmartZone WLAN controllers from RUCKUS Networks aggregate data from all connected APs to give administrators a single-pane-of-glass view of the entire wireless architecture. SmartZone can even work as a wired network controller, bringing both the LAN and the WLAN under the same management umbrella for streamlined visibility and control.
The Most Cost-Effective Network Monitoring Tools
Network monitoring solutions use software agents installed on routers, switches, servers, and other devices to gain visibility on traffic flow and collect logs and other data. In addition, the centralized monitoring dashboard often needs hardware to run on, and some of this software is very resource-intensive, requiring a lot of storage space and computational power. The best network monitoring tools help to lower hardware costs by hosting their platform in the cloud or directly on the network devices themselves. For example, RUCKUS provides cost-effective, cloud-managed Wi-Fi solutions that give admins access to monitoring dashboards from anywhere in the world without requiring additional on-site hardware.
Network Monitoring Tools With Excellent Customer Support
If your monitoring tools don’t work properly, then potential failures and security issues could slip between the cracks, resulting in cybersecurity incidents or network downtime. That’s why it’s so important to choose a network monitoring solution that’s backed by excellent customer support. For example, RUCKUS partners receive personalized customer service and white-glove support to ensure monitoring tools are deployed properly and continue to operate successfully. Learn more about the benefits of joining the RUCKUS Partner Program with WAV.
The Best Network Monitoring Tools from RUCKUS Networks
| RUCKUS SmartZone WLAN Controllers | RUCKUS SmartZone WLAN controllers provide a unified platform for wired and wireless network monitoring, management, and automation. Network administrators can view monitoring analytics, deploy automated workflows, and get a holistic overview of the entire architecture. |
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| RUCKUS One Cloud Management | The RUCKUS One platform delivers AI-powered network management in a convenient, cloud-based portal that administrators can access from anywhere in the world. RUCKUS One provides granular visibility and actionable, data-driven insights without needing expensive hardware to run. |
| RUCKUS Wireless Access Points (APs) | RUCKUS wireless APs offer superior coverage, speed, and reliability even in challenging outdoor environments and areas with high client density. You can deploy RUCKUS access points all over the globe and still monitor and manage them from one convenient location for greater efficiency. |
As a trusted RUCKUS Networks distributor, WAV offers the best network monitoring tools for 2023. SmartZone network controllers deliver unified wired and wireless visibility for simplified, streamlined network monitoring. The RUCKUS solution is highly cost-effective because it runs on the wireless controller itself and doesn’t require additional hardware. You can even take advantage of AI-powered networking.without costly infrastructure upgrades using the RUCKUS One cloud platform.
Plus, by becoming a RUCKUS partner through WAV, you gain access to personalized assistance throughout the customer journey, setting you up for success and providing ongoing technical support.
WAV is a trusted RUCKUS Networks distributor providing access to the best network monitoring tools for 2023. Contact us today to learn about the benefits of joining the RUCKUS Partner Program!
With so many benefits to becoming a RUCKUS Networks Partner through the WAV Partner Program, the choice is easy. As a wired and wireless equipment distributor specializing in connecting your customers, we are proud to be a trusted RUCKUS Networks distributor with the largest and most consistent stocking position in the market for our WISP, ISP, and integration partners.
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