Use Cases
Examples how to use the Allegro Network Multimeter
Analysis of WebEx quality issues
This use case demonstrates how a sales representative's sudden problem with a WebEx session is solved. Here, the Allegro Network Multimeter shows the IT staff L7 protocol and link statistics so they can locate the error, leading to a fast solution of the problem.
Determining the IP address of a device
In heterogeneous networks it is often difficult to determine the IP address of a terminal device. This video explains how the Allegro Network Multimeter helps you to find out the IPv4 or IPv6 address of a terminal device within seconds. Different ways to determine the IP are shown, e.g. via the MAC address, the device manufacturer or the DHCP name.
Analyzing a pcap
Wireshark is a very helpful program which is unrivalled for detailed packet analysis. The snag is that Wireshark is sometimes unwieldly and very slow. In this use case, …
Network Monitoring: Proactive troubleshooting made easy
Suppose you are asked for a report or status assessment of what network changes have occurred recently. The necessary information can be obtained quickly and easily using …
Historical network analysis of a network malfunction
Network malfunctions often occur when you’re not sitting at the computer. But you can still investigate the cause of the error – for the Allegro Network Multimeter makes …
Analysis of poor network performance based on top IP addresses
After a long weekend, the system administrator receives several emails from colleagues complaining about the network being sluggish. Network performance suddenly …
Identifying sporadic malfunctions of the server connection
Here’s a situation familiar to every system administrator. An employee tells you that they can’t always use some of the services in the network. However, they can’t give …
