NetMate

NetMate is a handy tool if you want to understand how network protocols talk to each other. You know, like when your devices need to communicate? This software helps make that clear!

What is NetMate?

This is a straightforward utility that you don't even need to install. Just launch the executable file from the archive, and you're good to go! It shows network protocol headers in 32-bit aligned fields, based on the RFC (Request for Comments) documents from the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF).

No Fuss Setup

There aren’t any complicated settings to mess with. But don't think this means anyone can use it without a clue! You'll need some solid knowledge about network protocols to really get what it offers.

Requirements

Since NetMate is built on GTK, you'll need GTK+ installed on your system. Plus, it uses WinPcap libraries to dig into and pull out info from network dumps.

File Compatibility

If you're wondering about input files, NetMate works with PCAP(NG) format. You can easily create these using tools like Wireshark.

User-Friendly Display

Once you've loaded a network dump, NetMate shows you all sorts of details about communication. This includes source and destination ports, addresses, and packet flags. The lower part of the panel displays the network protocol headers clearly.

Supported Protocols

This tool supports many protocols like Ethernet, SLL, ARP, ICMP, ICMPv6, IPv4, IPv6, TCP, and UDP. So there's plenty of information at your fingertips!

A Tool for Learners

Even though NetMate isn't complex, it's really aimed at users who already have some understanding of how networks operate. It's perfect for checking out how protocols work together.

If you want to download this useful utility for better insight into networking protocols, check out NetMate here!