NetTraf

NetTraf is a software that comprises of both a daemon and a client application. The daemon runs on Linux, and it retrieves information about the network's status which it then sends to NetTraf clients. The clients then use this information to display connection status to the user.

While NetTraf was originally meant to show the status of a dial-up connection of a Linux masquerade server, it is now used to monitor one interface on a Linux machine. This makes it ideal for ensuring that everyone on the network is aware of the connection status and how well it is performing. The software comes with Windows and Linux clients, which help to display the status of the connection.

The Windows client application shows a graphical bar with the connection status over time, similar to a standard modem application. It also displays lights on the taskbar, which makes monitoring the connection status effortlessly. Additionally, NetTraf currently has some Linux clients available at the bottom of the page.

NetTraf's protocol is straightforward, making it simple for users to use the clients efficiently. However, NetTraf developers require additional client applications, for instance, GTK+. Although the protocol is easy to understand, the developer acknowledges limited expertise in developing client applications on Linux. Nonetheless, there is hope that when Borland.com releases Delphi for Linux, development will be easier.