Network Monitoring
Monitor your entire network infrastructure via SNMP. Get real-time visibility into switches, routers, firewalls, wireless access points, and more with automatic dashboard generation and intelligent alerting.
Complete Network Visibility
From core switches to wireless access points, monitor all your network devices from a single platform.
Switches & Routers
Interface status, traffic, errors, CPU, memory utilization
Firewalls
Connection tracking, throughput, CPU and memory metrics
Wireless APs
Client count, signal strength, channel utilization
Printers
Supply levels, page counts, error states
Metrics We Collect
Device Status
Real-time SNMP connection status and device availability monitoring.
- SNMP device status
- System uptime tracking
- Scrape duration metrics
Interface Metrics
Comprehensive interface monitoring for all network ports.
- Interface operational status
- Connected vs total interfaces
- Port up/down events
Traffic Analytics
Detailed bandwidth and traffic analysis per interface.
- Bits received/sent per second
- Error rates (in/out)
- Packet statistics
Resource Usage
Device health metrics for supported hardware.
- CPU utilization
- Memory usage
- Temperature sensors
Supported Devices
Automatic dashboard generation for major network equipment brands using standard SNMP MIBs.
Cisco
HP
Dell
Ubiquiti
VMware
Custom MIBs
Need support for additional devices? We can add proprietary MIBs for your specific hardware.
Contact us →Easy Setup with SNMP Exporter
Install SNMP Exporter
Install the Prometheus SNMP exporter on your monitoring server.
apt update
apt install snmp-exporterConfigure Glouton Agent
Add your SNMP devices to the Glouton agent configuration.
metric:
snmp:
targets:
- initial_name: Core Switch
target: 192.168.1.1
- initial_name: Office AP
target: 192.168.1.10
- initial_name: Printer
target: 192.168.1.20View Your Network
Devices appear automatically with pre-built dashboards showing interface status, traffic, and device-specific metrics.
Network Monitoring Features
📊 Auto Dashboards
Automatic dashboard generation based on standard SNMP MIBs. No manual configuration needed.
🔔 Interface Alerts
Get notified when interfaces go down, error rates spike, or bandwidth thresholds are exceeded.
📈 Traffic Analysis
Visualize bandwidth utilization across all interfaces. Identify bottlenecks and plan capacity.
🌡️ Hardware Health
Monitor CPU, memory, and temperature on supported devices. Prevent hardware failures.
🔌 Port Monitoring
Track connected vs total interfaces. Know when devices disconnect or ports fail.
📝 Custom MIBs
Support for proprietary MIBs. Send us your snmpwalk file and we'll add your devices.
Network Alerts
Stay informed about network issues before they impact your users.
Connectivity
- Device unreachable
- SNMP timeout
- Interface down
- High latency
Performance
- High bandwidth usage
- Interface errors
- Packet loss
- CPU overload
Hardware
- High temperature
- Memory exhaustion
- Power supply issues
- Fan failures
Supplies
- Low toner/ink levels
- Paper tray empty
- Maintenance required
- Error states
Why Bleemeo for Network Monitoring?
Unified Platform
Monitor network devices alongside servers, containers, and applications in one dashboard.
Historical Data
13 months of metric retention for trend analysis and capacity planning.
Simple Pricing
Transparent per-device pricing. No surprise costs based on metric volume.
Quick Setup
Deploy SNMP monitoring in minutes. Automatic discovery and dashboard generation.
Want to learn more about SNMP monitoring setup?
Read the DocumentationFrequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Bleemeo's network monitoring
How does Bleemeo monitor network devices?
Bleemeo uses SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) to collect metrics from network devices. The Glouton agent connects to the Prometheus SNMP Exporter running on your network, which queries your devices using standard SNMP MIBs. This provides metrics on interface status, traffic, errors, and device-specific data like CPU and memory utilization.
What network devices are supported?
Bleemeo supports any device that speaks SNMP. We have optimized dashboards for major brands including: Cisco (ASA, Catalyst, Nexus), Ubiquiti (UniFi switches and APs), Dell (PowerConnect), HP (LaserJet printers), and VMware (ESXi). Standard SNMP metrics (interfaces, traffic) work with any SNMP-enabled device. We can add support for custom MIBs on request.
What metrics can I collect from network devices?
Bleemeo collects comprehensive network metrics: Device status (SNMP connectivity, uptime, scrape duration), Interface metrics (operational status, connected/total count), Traffic analytics (bits in/out per second, errors, packets), and Resource usage (CPU, memory, temperature on supported devices). Printers also report supply levels and page counts.
How do I set up SNMP monitoring?
Setup involves three steps: 1) Install the Prometheus SNMP Exporter on your monitoring server. 2) Configure Glouton with your device targets (IP addresses and names) in the metric.snmp.targets configuration. 3) Ensure your devices have SNMP enabled and the correct community string. Devices appear automatically in Bleemeo with pre-built dashboards.
Can I add support for my specific hardware?
Yes, we can add support for proprietary MIBs. If your device isn't fully supported, send us an snmpwalk output file from your device, and we'll create custom metrics and dashboards for it. Standard SNMP interface metrics work immediately with any device; custom MIB support adds device-specific metrics like CPU, memory, and vendor-specific features.
What alerts are available for network monitoring?
Bleemeo provides alerts for Connectivity (device unreachable, SNMP timeout, interface down), Performance (high bandwidth, error rates, packet loss, CPU overload), Hardware (high temperature, memory exhaustion, power/fan issues), and Supplies (low toner, paper tray empty). Alert thresholds are customizable to match your environment.
Can I monitor network devices alongside servers?
Yes, this is a key advantage of Bleemeo's unified platform. Network devices, servers, containers, and applications all appear in the same dashboard. You can correlate network interface metrics with server metrics to troubleshoot issues - for example, seeing if a server's network problems correspond with switch port errors or high traffic on specific interfaces.
Do I need an agent on each network device?
No, network devices don't need an agent. Bleemeo uses agentless SNMP polling. You only need the SNMP Exporter running on one server (which can be the same server running Glouton). This server queries all your network devices over the network using SNMP protocol. Devices just need SNMP enabled in their configuration.
What SNMP versions are supported?
Bleemeo supports SNMPv1, SNMPv2c, and SNMPv3. SNMPv2c is most common and uses community strings for authentication. SNMPv3 provides enhanced security with username/password authentication and encryption, recommended for sensitive environments. Configure the appropriate credentials in the SNMP Exporter configuration.
How often are network metrics collected?
By default, SNMP metrics are collected every 60 seconds through the SNMP Exporter. This provides sufficient granularity for most network monitoring needs while minimizing SNMP traffic and device load. The collection interval can be adjusted in the configuration. Interface status changes are detected within the polling interval.
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