Scan your home network, make a layout map and start monitoring!

The Dude

The Dude

  -  2.2 MB  -  Freeware
  • Latest Version

    The Dude 7.18.2 LATEST

  • Review by

    Daniel Leblanc

  • Operating System

    Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10

  • User Rating

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  • Author / Product

    MikroTik / External Link

  • Filename

    dude-install-7.18.2.exe

The Dude network monitor is a new application by MikroTik which can dramatically improve the way you manage your network environment.

It will automatically scan all devices within specified subnets, draw and layout a map of your networks, monitor services of your devices and alert you in case some service has problems.

The Dude Screenshot 1

The Dude is a free application by MikroTik, which can dramatically improve the way you manage your network for Windows PC.

It will automatically scan all devices within specified subnets, draw and layout a map of your networks, monitor services of your devices and execute actions based on device state changes.

Not only can you monitor your devices, but you can also manage them. Mass upgrade RouterOS devices, configure them right from within The Dude interface, run network monitoring tools, etc.

The Dude Screenshot 2

Features and Highlights
  • Auto network discovery and layout
  • Discovers any type or brand of device
  • Device, Link monitoring, and notifications
  • Includes SVG icons for devices, and supports custom icons and backgrounds
  • Easy installation and usage
  • Allows you to draw your own maps and add custom devices
  • Supports SNMP, ICMP, DNS and TCP monitoring for devices that support it
  • Individual Link usage monitoring and graphs
  • Direct access to remote control tools for device management
  • Supports remote Dude server and local client
  • Runs in Linux Wine environment, MacOS Darwine, and Windows
The Dude Screenshot 3

How to Use
  • Launch the application and configure initial settings
  • Add network devices manually or use auto-discovery
  • Customize network maps with icons and layouts
  • Set up monitoring parameters and notifications
  • Analyze traffic and troubleshoot network issues
  • Generate reports for network performance insights
  • Save configurations and back up data regularly
System Requirements
  • Operating System: Windows 7, 8, 10, 11
  • Processor: 1 GHz or faster
  • RAM: 2 GB minimum, 4 GB recommended
  • Storage: At least 500 MB free disk space
  • Network: Active internet or LAN connection required
PROS
  • Free and lightweight network monitoring tool
  • Auto-discovery for fast device detection
  • Customizable network mapping and alerts
  • Supports SNMP, ICMP, DNS, and TCP monitoring
  • Provides real-time traffic analysis
CONS
  • Limited official support and documentation
  • No mobile or cloud-based version available
  • Can be complex for beginners to configure
  • Some advanced features require manual setup
  • Windows version may have stability issues


  • The Dude 7.18.2 Screenshots

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    The Dude 7.18.2 Screenshot 1
  • The Dude 7.18.2 Screenshot 2
  • The Dude 7.18.2 Screenshot 3

What's new in this version:

- console - fixed issue with file-name completion (introduced in v7.18)
- container - fixed repository name handling to prevent redirect issues when basic authentication is used
- lte - additional fixes for eSIM management support
- lte - AT modems, improved redialing when modem lost connectivity without notifying host about APN status change
- netinstall - fixed socket reset (introduced in v7.18)
- queue - fixed system failure when CAKE kind queue was configured but queue type definition does not exist anymore (introduced in v7.18)
- wifi - improved stability for wifi interfaces
- winbox - improve graphing efficiency when communicating with WinBox