Network Bandwidth Monitoring with Auvik
Monitor bandwidth usage in real time to prevent outages and optimize performance
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Key use cases of our network bandwidth monitoring software
Every network faces bandwidth challenges—the question is if you’ll catch them before or after they impact your users. Our monitoring tool gives you the visibility and insights you need to handle these common scenarios proactively.
Preventing network outages before links reach capacity
Your network doesn’t warn you before it crashes. Links hit 100%, users lose connectivity, and by the time you notice, the damage is done. Dropped calls, failed transactions, and a flood of helpdesk tickets follow.
Auvik helps you stay ahead of the problem:
- Continuous SNMP polling tracks bandwidth use across your entire network.
- Alerts trigger when any link exceeds an average of 80% capacity over five minutes, giving you time to act.
- Usage trend reports reveal patterns over weeks or months to predict when links will hit their limits.
- Plan upgrades or maintenance proactively instead of reacting to outages.
We help you prevent downtime before it happens and keep performance steady across every site.
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Justifying network upgrades with data-backed evidence
Convincing leadership to approve network upgrades without hard data is nearly impossible. You know performance is lagging, but vague complaints about “slowness” rarely unlock new budget.
Auvik turns bandwidth metrics into proof you can act on:
- Detailed, long-term performance records reveal usage trends and capacity limits.
- Graphs and historical reports visualize consistently high utilization with exact data points.
- Top Interfaces reports show which links are most congested.
Make the case for upgrades with clear evidence, not guesswork, so you can invest where it matters most.
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Troubleshooting performance complaints by confirming bandwidth status
When users report slowness, bandwidth might be the issue. Or, it might not! Lengthy checks mean that by the time you find the culprit, the problem may have disappeared.
Auvik gives you clarity quickly by providing:
- Real-time bandwidth graphs that show current usage across your entire network from one dashboard.
- Drill downs from a high-level overview to individual ports in seconds.
- Views of bandwidth, latency, jitter, and packet loss side by side for a complete picture.
- Confirmation as to whether bandwidth is the bottleneck or if you need to direct attention to other causes.
With Auvik, you can finally resolve user complaints faster and cut troubleshooting time dramatically.
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Detecting bandwidth saturation causing packet loss and errors
You’re managing multiple office locations, and every site claims they need more bandwidth. ChPacket loss can be subtle. Issues like choppy VoIP calls, failed file transfers, or timeouts all come and go intermittently, making it difficult to see what’s causing them. Without visibility into packet-level performance, you’re just treating symptoms.
Auvik exposes the root cause:
- Track packet loss, discards, and errors alongside bandwidth utilization.
- Send automatic alerts when thresholds for errors or discards are exceeded.
- See top Interface reports that instantly identify which links are struggling.
- View utilization and packet loss displayed side by side to highlight congestion issues.
Our network bandwidth monitoring tools allow you to eliminate the guesswork, fix saturation before it worsens, and keep applications performing reliably.
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Ensuring remote site connectivity meets business requirements
Managing bandwidth across multiple locations often means flying blind. Each site has different needs, but without local visibility, problems go unnoticed until users complain.
Auvik brings all your remote sites into view:
- Local collectors monitor WAN interface utilization at each location via SNMP.
- A single centralized dashboard shows performance across all distributed sites.
- Site-specific alerts notify you immediately when bandwidth thresholds are exceeded.
- NetFlow analysis reveals which applications consume bandwidth at each branch.
This way, you can maintain consistent performance, ensure every location gets the connectivity it needs, and allocate bandwidth intelligently across your entire network.
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See your entire network — mapped & monitored
Every device, site, and connection—clearly visible, always up to date.
- Instantly create a live map of your network
- See every device and connection in one place
- Get automated alerts to detect issues fast
- Achieve full network visibility in under an hour
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Learn more about bandwidth monitoring with Auvik
What is network bandwidth monitoring, and why does it matter?
Network bandwidth monitoring tracks how much data flows through your network connections in real time. It matters because it helps you prevent outages, troubleshoot performance issues faster, and make smart decisions about when to upgrade your infrastructure.
How does bandwidth monitoring differ from traffic analysis or flow monitoring?
Bandwidth monitoring shows you how much capacity you’re using on each network link. Traffic analysis digs deeper to show you which applications and users are consuming that bandwidth.
What metrics does Auvik track for bandwidth monitoring?
Our platform tracks interface utilization percentages, bytes transmitted and received per second, packet loss, discards, errors, and negotiated link speeds. You’ll see both real-time data and historical trends across all your network devices.
Can Auvik alert me when bandwidth usage reaches certain thresholds?
Yes. You’ll get automatic alerts when any link exceeds 80% capacity by default, and you can customize these thresholds to match your specific requirements for each interface.
How long does Auvik retain historical bandwidth data?
We retain detailed performance data for extended periods, with configuration backups stored indefinitely. This gives you the historical context you need for trend analysis and capacity planning.
Does Auvik’s bandwidth monitoring require any special configuration on my network devices?
Not really. As long as your devices support SNMP (which most do), our platform can start monitoring bandwidth automatically once you add your SNMP credentials.
Can I monitor bandwidth across multiple sites from a single dashboard with Auvik?
Yes. You manage all your remote sites through one centralized interface while local collectors at each location handle the actual monitoring.
How does Auvik’s bandwidth monitoring help detect packet loss and interface errors?
Our platform tracks packet loss, discards, and errors alongside bandwidth utilization on the same dashboard. This lets you immediately see when high bandwidth consumption is causing dropped packets or interface problems.