opensniffer

Optimized open source 1G/10G sniffer library to get network data from network adapter without loss on high data rates. Come back soon to get new features.

Features

capture ethernet frames directly from network adapter
deliver frames to user thrue mmap
zero-copy method
open source capture library
supports full bandwidth on any packet size for 1G (up to 10G)
now supports: Intel's 1G adapters: e1000, igb, rtl... check forum
tested with igb, it works!

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License

GNU General Public License version 3.0 (GPLv3)

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Additional Project Details

Operating Systems

Linux

Languages

English

Intended Audience

Developers, Information Technology, Telecommunications Industry

User Interface

Non-interactive (Daemon)

Programming Language

C, C++

Database Environment

Other API

Related Categories

C++ Network Monitoring Software, C++ Internet Software, C++ School Management Software, C Network Monitoring Software, C Internet Software, C School Management Software

Registered

2011-01-28

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