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The Dude

  -  2.2 MB  -  Freeware
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  • Latest Version

    The Dude 7.18.1 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-7.18.1.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


Download The Dude Latest Version

  • The Dude 7.18.1 Screenshots

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    The Dude 7.18.1 Screenshot 1
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  • The Dude 7.18.1 Screenshot 3

What's new in this version:

- bridge - improved stability in case of configuration error (introduced in v7.15)
- bridge - show warning instead of causing error when using multicast MAC as admin-mac (introduced in v7.17)
- cloud - fixed issues when BTH is toggled fast between enable/disable
- cloud - improved "BTH Files" web page design
- console - fixed issue with files when using scripts (introduced in v7.18)
- console - improved file add/remove process stability
- dhcpv6-relay - clear saved routes on DHCP release
- dhcpv6-relay - show client address
- disk - add "sector-size" property in print detail
- disk - improved stability when formatting crypted partitions
- l3hw - remove VLAN tag before VXLAN encapsulation (fixes pvid behavior for bridged VXLAN)
- lte - fixed modem recovery after firmware upgrade for R11e-LTE modem
- lte - fixed Router Advertisement processing issue for AT modems when an APN with "ip-type=ipv6" was configured
- ovpn - disable hardware accelerator for GCM on MMIPS CPUs (introduced in v7.18)
- poe-out - fixed health showing 0V voltage when using PoE-in for RB960
- poe-out - upgraded firmware for 802.3at/bt PSE controlled boards (the update will cause brief power interruption to PoE-out interfaces)
- route - show BGP session name instead of cache-id
- switch - improved stability when enabling IGMP snooping with VXLAN (introduced in v7.18)
- system - improved internal "flash/" prefix handling for different file path related settings
- winbox - fixed missing SMB client on non-ROSE devices

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