Which feature allows MikroTik to monitor and manage network traffic in real-time?

Traffic Flow is a feature that enables MikroTik routers to monitor and manage network traffic in real-time. This functionality allows for the collection and analysis of traffic data on a network, providing insights into how bandwidth is being utilized across different segments. By using protocols like NetFlow or sFlow, Traffic Flow can give network administrators detailed metrics about traffic patterns and the behavior of applications and users.

Utilizing Traffic Flow helps in identifying issues such as bandwidth hogs, unusual spikes in traffic, and potential bottlenecks, which are critical for maintaining optimal network performance. This real-time monitoring capability plays a vital role in proactive network management, allowing administrators to respond quickly to any changes or problems that may arise.

The other options, while useful in their own contexts, do not provide real-time traffic monitoring and management to the same degree. For instance, Packet Sniffer is useful for examining specific packets on the network, but it does not give the comprehensive overview of traffic flows. Bandwidth Test is primarily a tool for measuring throughput between two endpoints, but it is not focused on ongoing traffic analysis. Netwatch is a tool designed to monitor network connectivity to specific addresses, rather than providing an overview of all traffic on the network.