Omnipeek

What Omnipeek is

Omnipeek is a network protocol analyzer for Windows that examines packet data to help investigate network and application performance problems and security incidents. It visualizes packet analysis and provides real-time insight into hundreds of common network problems. Alerts can be generated from expert analysis or configured policy violations. With Omnipeek’s advanced hardware, real-time analysis covers 1, 10, 40, and 100 Gigabit traffic, 802.11 networks, and voice and video over IP. Voice and video analysis includes summary statistics, call playback, and signaling and media analysis.

For distributed environments, Omnipeek works with LiveWire appliances and virtual software for remote monitoring and troubleshooting of sites, branches, WAN links, and data centers. A USB-connected Omnipeek WiFi adapter enables wireless packet capture and simultaneous capture across multiple channels. The datasheet also lists event imports from Snort and Suricata, remote connections to LiveCapture appliances, third-party authentication, and support for ISO8583 messages and additional VoIP protocols. It is described as packet capture software for individual usage, while its audience includes enterprises and service providers needing continuous monitoring and troubleshooting. The product is paid, with pricing by quote, and a 30-day trial is listed through LiveAction’s MyPeek page. LiveAction lists a 90-day warranty and email and phone support for product updates.

Who it suits

Omnipeek suits Windows users investigating packet-level network, application, or security issues. Its remote monitoring and troubleshooting capabilities also fit enterprises and service providers with sites, branches, WAN links, or data centers to monitor.

Limits

The trial listed through MyPeek lasts 30 days. Real-time analysis for the listed high-speed, 802.11, and voice and video traffic types is described as requiring Omnipeek’s advanced hardware.

Getting started

1. Visit LiveAction’s Omnipeek product page.
2. Request pricing from LiveAction.
3. Use the 30-day trial listed on LiveAction’s MyPeek page.
4. Use Windows to run the product; add Omnipeek’s advanced hardware for the listed high-speed, wireless, and voice and video real-time analysis.

Verdict

Consider Omnipeek if you need detailed packet analysis on Windows, including real-time alerts and tools for voice, video, and remote network troubleshooting. It may be less suitable if you need a product beyond its identified Windows platform or need a stated price before contacting LiveAction.