NETWORK MONITORING DASHBOARD

Your entire network, one real-time dashboard

Q: What is the Network Monitoring Dashboard in Netdata?

It is Netdata’s device-centric dashboard that unifies SNMP device metrics, NetFlow/sFlow/IPFIX traffic analysis, SNMP traps, and live topology into a single, interactive, per-second view. It is organized into tabs: Overview, Devices, Metrics, Topology, NetFlow, Traps, and Alerts.

Q: Do I need to build the dashboard manually?

No. The Network Monitor is built on Netdata’s standard dashboard engine with algorithmic, pre-built charts. Devices are auto-discovered using 100+ vendor profiles, and dashboards populate automatically—no query languages or manual layout required.

Q: How often does the dashboard update?

Every chart updates per-second where devices sustain it. This is fundamentally different from traditional NMS tools that poll every 5 minutes or more, meaning you can see microbursts, transient errors, and link flaps in real time.

Q: What flow protocols are supported?

Netdata supports NetFlow v5/v7/v9, IPFIX, and sFlow v5. Flow data includes Sankey diagrams, geographic maps, top talkers, and per-flow time-series analysis. Learn more about the NetFlow Analyzer.

Q: Does the dashboard include SNMP trap monitoring?

Yes. Netdata includes a native SNMP trap receiver for v1/v2c/v3 and INFORMs, with an event histogram, decoded trap log table, and facet filtering. Traps are correlated with metrics and topology in the same timeline. Learn more.

Q: Can I see network topology in the dashboard?

Absolutely. The Topology tab builds live network maps from LLDP, CDP, BGP, and OSPF adjacency data. You can drill into any device to view its interfaces, neighbors, and dependencies. Explore the Topology Viewer.

Q: How does ML anomaly detection work on the network dashboard?

Netdata trains 18 unsupervised ML models per metric, providing anomaly detection with approximately 99% fewer false positives compared to static thresholds. This runs on interface errors, traffic, device health, and every other collected metric.

Q: What SNMP versions and vendor profiles are supported?

Netdata supports SNMPv1, SNMPv2c, and SNMPv3 (including USM), with 100+ vendor-specific device profiles for zero-config auto-discovery. Learn about SNMP device monitoring.

Q: How is Netdata priced for network monitoring?

Netdata uses per-node pricing—no per-interface or per-element costs. This makes it predictable and cost-efficient even for dense switching environments. See our pricing page for details.

Q: Where can I find operational guides for network troubleshooting?

Our Network Monitoring Operations Guides cover common issues like SNMP polling storms, BGP flapping, interface errors, microbursts, NAT exhaustion, and more.

Stop juggling tabs and disconnected tools. Netdata’s Network Monitor unifies SNMP device metrics, NetFlow/sFlow traffic analysis, SNMP traps, and live topology into a single, interactive, per-second dashboard—with ML anomaly detection across every metric.

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Unified Device View

Routers, switches, firewalls, and access points—all device metrics, inventory, and health in one organized dashboard.

Per-Second Real-Time

Every chart updates every second, not every five minutes. Spot microbursts and transient errors before they cascade.

ML Anomaly Detection

18 models per metric with ~99% fewer false positives. Catch anomalies on interface errors, traffic spikes, and device health.

Health & Vendors at a Glance

Device-by-vendor donuts, healthy vs. unreachable counts, and traffic rankings—your network status in seconds.

Flows, Traps & Topology Unified

NetFlow analysis, SNMP trap logs, and live LLDP/CDP topology—no more switching between three different consoles.

Zero Dashboard Building

Auto-discovered devices, pre-built algorithmic dashboards, no query languages. It works from the first poll.

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Overview: Instant Network Pulse

Device-type summary cards for routers, switches, firewalls, and access points. A Network Errors & Drops time chart, vendor breakdown donut, healthy-vs-unreachable health panel, per-device traffic table, and full inventory—all on one screen.

All devices at a glance

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Topology: See Every Link

Live network topology maps built from LLDP, CDP, BGP, and OSPF adjacency data. Drill into any device to see its interfaces, neighbors, and dependencies—visually trace paths and identify single points of failure.

LLDP / CDP / BGP / OSPF

Explore Topology Viewer

NetFlow: Traffic at the Flow Level

NetFlow v5/v7/v9, IPFIX, and sFlow v5 analysis with Sankey diagrams, geographic maps, top talkers, and per-flow time-series. Understand who is talking to whom, over what protocol, and from where.

NetFlow + IPFIX + sFlow

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Traps: Event Stream, Decoded

Native SNMP trap receiver for v1/v2c/v3 and INFORMs. A histogram of trap events, a decoded trap log table, and a facet sidebar for instant filtering. Link traps to interface metrics and topology in the same timeline.

SNMP v1/v2c/v3 + INFORMs

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One Unified Real-Time Timeline

Because every signal—SNMP metrics, flow data, traps, topology—lives in the same per-second engine, you can correlate a link-down trap, a traffic drop in NetFlow, and a topology change in one synchronized view. No time-skew, no stitching.

1-second correlation

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Netdata Network Monitor vs. Traditional NMS Dashboards

Why teams switch to Netdata for network visibility

Most legacy NMS tools were built for 5-minute polling and siloed consoles. Netdata was built for per-second, unified, ML-driven network observability.

Polling Granularity
How often metrics update

✅ Real-Time (1s)
Per-second collection where devices sustain it

⚠️ Near Real-Time (5+ min)
Minute-level polling misses transient events

Scope of Data
What lives in one dashboard

✅ Fully Unified
SNMP metrics, NetFlow, traps, topology in one place

❌ Tool Sprawl
Separate consoles for flows, traps, metrics

Anomaly Detection
How anomalies are found

✅ Advanced ML
18 models per metric, ~99% fewer false positives

⚠️ Static Thresholds
Manual thresholds, high alert noise

Dashboard Setup
Effort to get started

✅ Zero-Config
Auto-discovery, pre-built algorithmic dashboards

⚠️ Manual Build
Custom dashboards, query languages, templates

Topology Visualization
Network map capabilities

✅ Live & Interactive
LLDP/CDP/BGP/OSPF, drill-down, dependency mapping

⚠️ Basic or Add-On
Static maps or requires separate module

Vendor Coverage
Supported device profiles

✅ 100+ Vendor Profiles
SNMPv1/v2c/v3, USM, zero-config auto-discovery

⚠️ Variable
Requires MIB customization per vendor

Pricing Model
How you pay

✅ Per-Node
Predictable per-node pricing, no per-interface tax

❌ Per-Element or Per-Interface
Costs scale with ports, elements, modules

See Netdata Pricing

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Network at a Glance

Device-type summary cards, vendor donut, health panel, traffic rankings, and full inventory table. Your entire fleet's status in one screen.

Instant visibility into every device type and health status

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Key Takeaways

What makes Netdata’s Network Monitoring Dashboard different.

One Unified Console

SNMP metrics, NetFlow, traps, and topology replace three or more separate tools.

Per-Second Visibility

Real-time charts catch microbursts, transient errors, and link flaps that minute polling misses.

ML on Every Metric

18 models per metric with ~99% fewer false positives—no manual threshold tuning required.

Zero-Config Setup

100+ vendor profiles, auto-discovery, and pre-built dashboards. It works from the first poll.

Instant Network Status

Device-type cards, vendor donuts, and health counts—your whole network in seconds.

Correlated Troubleshooting

Traps, flows, metrics, and topology in one synchronized timeline for faster root cause analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Network Monitoring Dashboard in Netdata?

Do I need to build the dashboard manually?

How often does the dashboard update?

What flow protocols are supported?

Does the dashboard include SNMP trap monitoring?

Can I see network topology in the dashboard?

How does ML anomaly detection work on the network dashboard?

What SNMP versions and vendor profiles are supported?

How is Netdata priced for network monitoring?

Where can I find operational guides for network troubleshooting?

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