Distributed analyzer architecture permits real-time monitoring of heterogeneous local area networks

LANVista, a distributed analyzer architecture for real-time monitoring of local area networks (LANs), is described. LAN installations range from tens of nodes interconnected over a single homogeneous network, to hundreds of nodes distributed on a variety of network types interconnected through repeaters, bridges and gateways. The modular, portable architecture of the analyzer facilitates troubleshooting, analysis, diagnosis and management of multi-vendor heterogeneous LANs from a single master station. Moreover, as new networking standards emerge, the system can be easily upgraded