10 Lightest Ever Networking Tools!

The size of these tools range from about 300 KB to 2 MB.

Using tools and software in order to manage your network isn't a new practice. But you can't go about using a large sized tool for every activity. Lightweight tools that can manage the task just fine are always preffered, which is why these tools have been so appreciated.

1. Network Stuff 3.0.9

This is one of the most useful suite of tools for network management. It brings a variety of tools that are required for monitoring and managing your network into one suite.

2. DNS Jumper 1.0.5

This tool brings you a host of DNS alternatives that you would otherwise have had difficulty using on Windows.

3. RawCap

This is a packet sniffing tool that helps in diagonosing your network for problems and vulnerabilities.

4. Fast Software Audit 1.0.0

This tool allows you to monitor and track what software other users on your network are using.

5. CloseTheDoor 0.2.1 portable

This software will show you which processes in your network are listening for processes. 

6. BlueLife Hosts Editor 1.0

This is a tool that allows you to access the hosts and find IP addresses.

7. Network Activity Indicator 1.6

Remember the icon on Windows XP, where two tiny computers would flash to show that their is activity on the network? This tool brings that icon back to your PC.

8. RemoteRebootX 2012

This tool allows you to remotely shut down computers on your network. All you need to do is add the names of the computers to the tool.

9. HFS 2.2f

Sometimes setting up a web server is the best way for sharing files between computers. This tool allows you to do just that.

10. Simple IP Config 2.3

When you're using a device on seperate networks regularly, this tool can be used in order to set up seperate profiles for each network. It allows you to skip the task of changing settings every time you switch locations.