BrByte Captor

What BrByte Captor is

BrByte Captor is a 64-bit operating system based on BrbOS for monitoring network traffic. It collects and analyzes NetFlow V5, V9, and IPFIX flows, then provides real-time graphs and reports grouped by protocol, MAC address, port, IP, or ASN. Network teams can use it to monitor bandwidth, examine provider and ASN traffic, review application and port activity, validate QoS, plan capacity, and identify worms, malware, or other unwanted traffic.

Captor also stores IP and port connection records, including connection and NAT logs for IPv4 and IPv6. Traffic can be investigated by ASN or IP/prefix without a BGP session or manual registration. It can combine information from multiple devices and organize collection filters by source, type, and IP; the licensed plan determines the number of collectors. Example compatible exporters listed by the maker include Cisco, Juniper, Hewlett-Packard, Mikrotik, and Linux devices, among others.

The software can be installed on an existing server-capable machine, with USB and ISO download images. Its administrative panel is web-based and manageable through a modern browser. Captor is paid, with three listed monthly plans: Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3.

Who it suits

Captor suits network administrators and providers who need flow reporting, bandwidth visibility, or connection and NAT log analysis across IPv4 and IPv6. It may also fit teams reviewing ASN traffic, application and port activity, QoS, or network capacity, provided the required collector and source counts fit a listed plan.

Limits

The paid Level 1 plan costs 199 BRL a month and includes 1 collector and 2 sources. Level 2 includes 2 collectors and 4 sources; Level 3 includes 4 collectors and 8 sources.

Getting started

1. Visit the Captor website.
2. Choose a plan based on the needed collector and source count.
3. Download the USB or ISO image.
4. Install Captor on an existing machine capable of serving as a server.
5. Manage the administrative panel from a modern browser.

Verdict

Choose Captor if you need flow-based network monitoring, IPv4/IPv6 connection logs, or ASN analysis without a BGP session. Look elsewhere if you require a free plan or need more collectors and sources than the selected license provides.