Capsa 6.7, a Windows packet and protocol analyzer that makes it easy to locate and troubleshoot network problems, has been released by Colasoft. 12 new network-layer protocols and 98 new application-layer protocols, are added by the latest version, for a total of more than 300 protocols. 6 new protocols, moreover, including GGP, ISMP, IGRP, EIGRP, CDP, and CGMP can now be decoded.

    Real-time packet capturing, 24/7 network monitoring, advanced protocol analyzing, in-depth packet decoding, and automatic expert diagnosing are performed by Capsa. "By giving you insights into all of your network's operations,Capsa makes it easy to isolate and solve network problems, identify network bottleneck and bandwidth use, and detect network vulnerabilities, external attacks and insecure applications."

    Network administrators can directly monitor email messages, DNS queries, http requests, as well as real-time activities and message details for the four most popular instant messengers: MSN, ICQ, AIM, and Yahoo Messenger.

    Capsa is designed to be used by both novice users and IT professionals. Problems are clearly identified, and solutions are suggested in understandable terms. The program includes tables and graphs, as well as intuitive statistics and reports. Capsa has the tools that you would expect to find in a high-end protocol analyzer, including tools to create and replay packets, and ping and scan IPs and MACs across the LAN.

    What separates Colasoft Capsa from other network sniffers is its unique ability to conduct quick drilldown analysis on a single workstation, protocol or packet. After locating a single item, it allows you to get comprehensive and dedicated information about that item.