OmniPeek Reviews

I have been working with the OmniPeek product for almost two years at the start of my career, primarily using it for wireless 802.11 Wi-Fi packets, sniffer, and analysis.

My experience with OmniPeek involves capturing wireless packets. As part of manual testing, we download the OmniPeek software, connect hardware that supports capturing the packets and analyzer, and then continue the testing. To capture all these packets, such as Wi-Fi 4, Wi-Fi 5, and Wi-Fi 6, we use the OmniPeek software.

The main purpose of OmniPeek is capturing the on-air packets during manual testing. If it's part of automation, we use Python modules that support that particular software.

I have utilized the packet capturing capabilities in OmniPeek. Using the Alpha sniffer and hardware-supported network devices, we can perform sniffer capturing for Wi-Fi wireless packets and router packets. The interface allows us to capture packets and observe connection establishment, data transfer, and the downloading and uploading of packets, such as TCP and UDP packets. The software works for both wireless and wired connections, including Ethernet.

As a wireless test engineer in the wireless industry, the features of OmniPeek help me monitor network activity. While there are alternatives such as Wireshark, OmniPeek supports Windows and is particularly helpful for testers, especially for device certification validation. This software enables packet analysis to verify protocol compliance and identify issues. For developers, packet captures from OmniPeek assist in understanding and debugging issues.

There isn't anything specific that needs improvement in OmniPeek, as it performs better than Wireshark for our requirements. However, OmniPeek could benefit from supporting different platforms.

Platform support for Linux and Unix would be particularly useful, especially when dealing with real-time testing, as most industries use Linux platforms compared to Windows. Support for platforms such as Linux, Windows, and macOS would be beneficial. Currently, I have only worked with it on Windows, as OmniPeek doesn't support macOS and Linux.

I worked with OmniPeek approximately six months ago, around two quarters before.

I have not experienced any downtimes or performance issues with OmniPeek.

OmniPeek is scalable.

I switched from OmniPeek to Wireshark solely due to platform dependency. When working with Linux, we have requirements to work on different platforms such as macOS and Linux. OmniPeek doesn't support Linux or Unix installations, which prompted the shift to Wireshark.

There are measurable benefits from the OmniPeek product in terms of time-saving. It is straightforward for testers to use OmniPeek, which results in time efficiency. Regarding cost-saving, I cannot provide information as I am not aware of those details.

From a tester's perspective, there are notable differences between OmniPeek and Wireshark. In the automation domain, especially in a Linux environment using Python, Wireshark offers more straightforward integration through its modules. With OmniPeek automation, Selenium or other tools in Python are necessary. For manual testing and packet analysis, OmniPeek is preferred. Another significant difference is packet capture reliability. Wireshark sometimes fails to capture all packets, whereas OmniPeek shows the entire packet flow and structure, particularly in security-related scenarios.

I didn't explore much about OmniPeek beyond its basic features. OmniPeek is user-friendly and easy to start working with, especially on the Windows platform. For beginners, it is very easy to handle this software and learn about the protocol.

I only used OmniPeek for capturing wireless packets as part of manual testing. For automation, we use Python modules to automate the OmniPeek software. I didn't utilize the reporting and alert functionality as I didn't encounter any issues.

I worked with Silicon Labs and the Alpha sniffer, and OmniPeek supports all these devices. Any driver-supported modules, including 802.11n, Wi-Fi 4, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6, can be used. Vendors transitioning to Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 can use OmniPeek.

On a scale of 1-10, I rate OmniPeek an 8.

On-premises

I use OmniPeek for several use cases. Firstly, I use it for application performance, especially during acquisitions within my company, where applications are hosted across domains. This helps users access resources swiftly despite infrastructure issues that degrade performance. I integrate OmniPeek with LiveNX products for this purpose. Secondly, I use it for security analytics related to the internet egress from my multiple data centers, including assessing application protocols and SSL handshakes. Thirdly, OmniPeek helps in monitoring performance across various Internet Service Providers to ensure throughput is maintained as per subscription. Lastly, it is essential for complex troubleshooting when applications are distributed across cloud and on-premises infrastructures.

OmniPeek's real-time analytics have provided a centralized dashboard for monitoring top business-critical applications in my data centers. This setup has improved my network operation by setting up alerts for application performance issues or bandwidth concerns, making it easy for my network operation team to address them quickly.

OmniPeek's ability to convert application visibility into flow helps me quickly understand application performance over LAN, WAN, or wireless. Its real-time analytics, integrated with LiveNX, allow me to monitor business-critical applications and set up alerts for application performance issues. This centralized dashboard and alert system is highly valuable for maintaining network operations.

Centralized management of configurations needs improvement. Managing configurations for multiple sites individually is time-consuming; I should be able to push changes from a centralized portal. Additionally, the centralized management platform needs to optimize the performance of LiveNX by reducing the amount of data being shared.

I have been working with OmniPeek for over five years.

OmniPeek is very stable and reliable. It has great potential, with continuous enhancements in AI, analytics, and security analysis, which are essential features for enterprises.

Scalability is very good. The development team at LiveAction has been proactive in improving the product based on shared use cases and challenges, making scaling up much easier compared to when I started back in 2018.

The technical support from OmniPeek is really great. I would rate them eight or nine out of ten.

Positive

I used Riverbed PRX and Riverbed Portal because they offer centralized management. I switched due to OmniPeek's features and integration with LiveNX.

The initial setup was straightforward. I was involved from day one, from concept to deployment and scaling up. They have improved the centralized management platform, making mass deployments easier.

Return on investment is viewed in terms of quick identification and resolution of issues, which reduces operational costs and improves productivity. The centralized dashboard aids various teams in troubleshooting and avoids unnecessary resource expenditure.

The cost of OmniPeek is a strong point compared to its competitors.

I evaluated Riverbed, SolarWinds, and NetBrain solutions, but compared to Riverbed, OmniPeek's centralized management still lacks some features.

I recommend OmniPeek, especially if integrating with LiveNX for improved performance and security analytics. I would rate OmniPeek as an eight out of ten.

On-premises

We are an authorized cache laboratory in India that specializes in testing and certifying WLAN protocol devices for interoperability. We use OmniPeek to conduct testing and pre-certification for global standards, as well as Wireshark, a competitor tool.

We can use OmniPeek to sniff the air packets for devices such as routers. By selecting a particular channel, we can observe what the router is transmitting. OmniPeek provides a wealth of information, including the router's beacon broadcasted over the air. The beacon can provide us with a lot of data, including the network name (SSID), security protocol, encryption standard, power management settings, data rate, and more. We can also detect WPS information elements and throughput information elements. In essence, all of this can be detected by sniffing the beacon.

We can also view probe packets within OmniPeek. We are able to define other channels as well, in addition to being able to observe sniffing on the 2.4 and 5 GHz spectrum. We can also filter out the packets we wish to see or focus solely on the spectrum if desired. Since it is Windows based, it is quite user-friendly and widely used. We use the solution to check for WLAN protocols and obtain information when needed for certain use cases. For instance, a test case where a device has connected and all packets transferred in the course of the year can be seen in OmniPeek. We can also use it for Ethernet and sniff packets when, for example, an enterprise authentication is conducted. All the message exchanges that occur during the enterprise-level authentication can also be sniffed using OmniPeek.

I believe the most crucial feature of OmniPeek search is the ability to sniff packets based on channel switching. Use cases such as DFS and non-DFS channels over the year are made easier by OmniPeek search. In such scenarios, the last five or six packets collected after the switch to a non-DFS channel give us information about the switch. OmniPeek is incredibly user-friendly and provides all the information needed to analyze when a packet is switched to a particular channel. Each packet can be opened individually to see what channel it switched to and at what time. This information can then be filtered to see how many minutes or seconds it took. This feature is especially helpful when investigating a use case of switching from a DFS to a non-DFS.

The solution's automation has room for improvement. I have observed that Wireshark is much more commonly used for automation than OmniPeek. This is because when scripts are involved, Wireshark provides a great deal of flexibility for automating the process of packet sniffing. In the case of OmniPeek, its capabilities are limited, which restricts its automation potential. However, it is already user-friendly and compatible with Microsoft, so if it were to become comparable to Wireshark, it could potentially dominate the market. I have seen many new versions of OmniPeek, but I have never seen an automation version.

The price of OmniPeek can be improved. Many customers have chosen the solution due to its user-friendly nature, but the cost often prevents them from making a purchase. This means that they may opt for an open-source tool instead. We should look into making the pricing more competitive and consider offering customization options to increase its utility in automation. This could be a game-changer.

I have been using the solution for over eight years.

I believe that the stability of the software has improved substantially since I last used version 12.0 or 14.0 of OmniPeek. We have newer versions of OmniPeek that are now quite stable. The WiFi card used to capture packets is widely available, so we can purchase any card and install OmniPeek to view the packets. I believe that the scale of the solution is improving daily. Automation, however, is a challenge. If this is incorporated, it would be one of the most powerful tools on the market.

OmniPeek is definitely scalable. There is a lot of potentials for it to be used on a daily basis. I have been working in this industry for the last 8 to 9 years and I have come across many vendors and customers who are familiar with this solution. They know of OmniPeek's capabilities and how it can help them. The only limitation in terms of pricing comes when purchasing a license to use the OmniPeek software, as it is only available for Windows and is costly. The scalability of the software is advantageous for vendors who use the tool and for performance testing, as it provides a lot of information. Therefore, OmniPeek is highly scalable and offers good value for money.

Every time we sought help from the technical support team, they provided us with the assistance we needed. They were very helpful in the installation process, helping us to choose the right hardware. Overall, they offered us great support.

We have only purchased the add-on once and have not paid for any subsequent versions as it was too costly for us. We had an opportunity to investigate other tools, specifically Wireshark. We chose to use Wireshark because it was free to use over the internet and met our needs without the requirement to upgrade due to cost. We used Wireshark alongside OmniPeek. However, we decided not to upgrade to newer versions due to the cost.

I give the solution an eight out of ten.

We are an authorized test laboratory that provides services for many vendors worldwide who are developing and creating devices utilizing Wi-Fi interoperability and portable LAN standards. We conduct testing according to the IEEE standards. We test each use case against the IEEE standards. If all the cases pass and all the parameters are accounted for, the interoperability is successful and the device is ready for the market. We certify it by giving it the WiFi Certified logo, which is a black and white logo. That is our goal.

There is approximately 30 to 40 staff in our team, with a hierarchical structure ranging from project manager to team lead, and senior and junior test engineers, as well as new hires and freshers. All of us are involved in the process of testing methodology. At our laboratory, which is certified by the International Standardization Organization (ISO), we must adhere to certain standards and methodologies, and we are not allowed to deviate from them. In addition to this, there are also other tasks that need to be completed. In order to ensure we have the best staff with the right expertise, we must conduct assessments. This will enable us to provide high-quality testing of any device that supports WLAN on a daily basis.

Almost everyone in our company is using the solution according to the testing needs. There is no specific role assigned to the staff.

We need to keep the license for OmniPeek handy in case we have to install the solution on a new device. Experienced and expert engineers should be the only ones involved in the maintenance of the software and hardware used for OmniPeek. Over time, we share our expertise with new team members and then pass it down to others as they gain proficiency. However, the quality management team is always responsible for upholding the standards.

Currently, OmniPeek is not used extensively due to its limitations. The test methodology we are using is also hampered by these limitations. At this time, I don't know if we will be able to increase OmniPeek's usage in the future. However, as of now, we only use OmniPeek for specific items when we need to, not on a regular basis.

I'm aware that all the people I know and the vendors I'm familiar with are using OmniPeek in their companies. Additionally, I've heard that other companies are also implementing this software for their testing needs. Whenever I meet new vendors or those new to WLAN environment testing and interoperability testing, I always recommend they use OmniPeek. Installing this software can allow them to better view packets and gain a deeper understanding of their environment.

On-premises

We are responsible for OmniPeek for a company and it is used for WiFi packet sniffing and validation.

We have a protocol to validate the 8.2.11.* IP block. When we are associating a client with the WiFi network, it is following this protocol defined by this IP block. If we have an issue with the new client not associating correctly we have to see why it is happening. For example, it could be the authentication mechanism or the AP not able to respond.

There are legacy features in the solution, such as ABG, then later came ACAC. Whether the rules set out are followed or not by an access point or a client this is what we check by using OmniPeek.

OmniPeek is a standalone solution that is installed on test laptops. It's a multi-license solution.

The most valuable feature of OmniPeek is the ability to assign custom color codes to the different packets easily.

I am not using OmniPeek for automation, we only do manual testing. Automation testing is tedious to do. The automation should be more user-friendly. I have exposed some APIs but the usage is not user-friendly.

I have been using OmniPeek for approximately 10 years.

OmniPeek is a stable solution.

OmniPeek is scalable. You have can have a single license but multiple licenses are available. You can install the solution on laptops and servers and the IP can be given to users.

We have approximately 20 testing units and 15 people who use Wireshark as automation analysts and others who use OmniPeek for manual testing.

The support from OmniPeek is good. 

You need to know where to look when you are facing issues, and you can click for help. We do not have many issues with the solution because it is user-friendly When we needed to contact the support they were responsive. 

I have previously used Wireshark. One of the differences between OmniPeek and Wireshark is in the test bed OmniPeek allows you to choose a color coding for each and every component. You can set the color of many components, such as the client based on your interest, and MAC address. You are able to see certain packets from the APs easier. Wireshark is more user-friendly for automation and OmniPeek is good for manual testing.

Wireshark cannot be run continuously because the buffers will be used up after half an hour and the application crash. However, in OmniPeek this does not happen it continuously starts until the memory space is consumed. It will not crash. You can run it for twelve hours continuously and it will save without crashing.

The initial setup of OmniPeek is easy. You download an executable file from the internet, install it, then provide the licensee you were given. Additionally, you can install it on servers, give the IP addresses and it will run it.

There are different types of licenses available. 

My advice to others is this solution is easy, but they should have some prior knowledge of how to use a sniffing tool in a network. It will take some time to understand. it. Learning how to use the solution is not difficult.

I rate OmniPeek an eight out of ten.

On-premises

Our company is an ODM manufacturer for wireless products like routers and WiFi access points. As an RD and QA department, we are sniffing the packet from the air to capture the raw WiFi traffic from the air.

Generally, it can capture the raw packet and analyze it. I do not like or prefer a specific feature; only the main functionality.

It's a solid piece of software. It's stable. 

There's likely not a future for OmniPeek in LiveAction. LiveAction acquired OmniPeek. I don't see a clear roadmap in the future for improving this software. 

It's a bit expensive.

The product has almost too many functions. A lot of the functionality I do not use.

I've used the solution for about 15 years. 

The solution is stable and reliable. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze.

The solution isn't really scalable, and we haven't really used it for scaling.

We have five or six people sharing two copies. 

We installed it on a notebook, so whoever needs to sniff the packet just grabs the laptop, and then he or she can sniff the wireless packet.

I have no idea what technical support is like. I never reached out and ask for support. If we encounter some issues, we will search online and in most cases, we don't have technical issues.

This product is easy to implement.

To implement the solution takes one hour since the key part for us is finding the right wireless link to support OmniPeek to capture the wireless traffic. So as long as you are working in this field, you know what wireless card you need to use and what driver to install. That's the hard part. If you have related experience in the field, one hour is good enough in terms of getting it set up.

The pricing could be a little bit lower.

I'm not in charge of purchasing and cannot speak to the exact cost for us.

We're a customer. We use it in our company.

OmniPeek has to announce its roadmap to support 11 AX. Otherwise, I don't think anybody sees a future in purchasing another copy of that software. 

Overall, I'd rate the solution seven out of ten.

Our primary use case is for a wireless access point. We are using it to analyze the timeframes and fix issues. 

The most valuable feature is the user-friendly environment.

I would like to see the saving feature improved. We have had issues if you do not save your progress then you have to start from the beginning.

I have been working with OmniPeek for the past seven years.

The stability of OmniPeek is good.

The scalability is perfect. We have more than one hundred individuals using the solution.

The initial setup is not difficult. In some other scenarios, somebody should be there. Sometimes the interface was not detecting and we needed to restart. Doing that requires going to the network manager, and again we needed to restart. In fifteen to twenty minutes you can have the software installed and be up and running.

We did the implementation through an IT department.

I would rate OmniPeek a nine out of ten. If you have some basic information before you are using it for the first time that would be helpful. OmniPeek is a good product, but you should know its purpose for your organization. You should be aware of the software available and you need to know what license requirements you will need.

On-premises

I used OmniPeek for an automation project that I was working on. The solution was used to capture wireless packets. OmniPeek was used for sniffing.

The most valuable feature of OmniPeek was the ability it gave us to see the connection procedure. We could see how the station is connecting and what was the flow.

It also provides support for when we enter any password wrong so that we can estimate by using the packets and see where it went wrong.

OmniPeek is easy to use. The sniffing tool is easy to capture and is very comfortable to analyze.

OmniPeek needs to improve its performance level. I would like to see the tool work in an open environment the same as how it does in a closed environment. 

I have been using OmniPeek for six months.

We did not experience any bugs with OmniPeek. The solution is stable.

I have three years of prior experience using Wireshark. We have gotten higher performance with OmniPeek. 

The initial setup of OmniPeek was easy. The solution can capture all of the packets within two or three minutes.

There are some drawbacks to OmniPeek because there are some packets missing. With OmniPeek you can capture the flow by using filters.

I would rate the solution a seven out of 10 overall.

Public Cloud

My primary use for this solution is to analyze network problems for clients.

The most valuable features are the Voicebot, which checks the quality of service for voice, and the expert view that gives me insight on what and where to troubleshoot.

I would like to see the expert view better, and even more expanded than it is.

Sometimes setting up the filters for the product is difficult, and I can't quickly sharpen them from the home screen. There may be a better way to do it, but if so then there should be better guidance on how to do it. This is the thing that I sometimes struggle with, and I switched to Wireshark because the filters are very easy to implement. Making it more clear on how to configure the filters, or really automating them would be an improvement.

The pricing for this solution could be improved, as it is a very expensive product.

Five years.

This is a very stable solution.

Because I only use this for a single incident I don't scale it, so I can't comment on the scalability.

I have never contacted technical support.

I use Wireshark, which is a free, open-source package. I am still using both of them because of how the two products represent information. OmniPeek is a superior product, but I correlate the information from Wireshark because sometimes it gives me a quicker indication of what I am looking at.

The initial setup was straightforward and very easy to install.

I took care of the implementation myself.

This is a good product. I would recommend and encourage people to use it because it has helped me a lot in the field.

This is a very good product, but I do not have enough knowledge about the product to fully evaluate it.

I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.