Description
NDPMon
NDPMon, short for Neighbor Discovery Protocol Monitor, is a handy tool that works with ICMPv6 packets. It keeps an eye on your local network to make sure all the nodes are playing nice and using neighbor discovery messages correctly.
How NDPMon Helps You
Whenever NDPMon spots something fishy in a Neighbor Discovery message, it alerts the administrator. This happens through syslog entries, and sometimes it even sends an email report. So, you’re always in the loop!
NDPMon vs. ArpWatch
You might have heard of ArpWatch; well, NDPMon is similar when it comes to tracking activities and catching configuration errors. But here’s the cool part: it has some extra features that focus specifically on the Neighbor Discovery protocol. This means it can spot attacks that could mess up your network.
Learning Phase
If you want to ease into things, NDPMon lets you start without sending reports right away. This learning phase helps build a neighbor database during its first run without bothering you with unnecessary warnings.
What Activities Does NDPMon Report?
- Wrong MAC/IP pairings
- Incorrect router MAC addresses
- Mismatched router IPs
- Wrong prefixes or redirects
- DOS from Duplicate Address Detection
- Reused old Ethernet addresses and other suspicious behaviors
Syslogged Activities to Keep an Eye On:
- Unknown MAC Manufacturer sightings
- A new station popping up
- A new IPv6 Global Address or Link Local Address showing up unexpectedly
- Mismatched router flags in Neighbor Advertisements (NDPMon only trusts official routers from the config file)
- And many more details like wrong RA lifetimes or hop limits!
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User Reviews for NDPMon FOR MAC 7
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NDPMon FOR MAC is an essential tool for network administrators. It efficiently detects and reports suspicious Neighbor Discovery activities, enhancing network security.
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NDPMon is a fantastic tool for monitoring neighbor discovery messages! It keeps my network secure and alerts me to any suspicious activity. Highly recommend!
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Absolutely love NDPMon! It provides great insights into my local network and helps prevent potential attacks with its detailed reporting features.
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NDPMon has been a game changer for my network management. Its ability to detect erroneous configurations is top-notch, making it essential for security.
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This app works wonders! NDPMon effectively monitors neighbor discovery protocols and sends timely alerts, ensuring my network stays protected.
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NDPMon is an excellent monitoring tool that has improved my network security significantly. The alert system is reliable and user-friendly!
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I can't praise NDPMon enough! It's easy to use and provides comprehensive reports on network activity, helping me stay one step ahead of potential issues.