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192.168.0.255 is a broadcast address, so if you tracert to this address, the first meaning the fastest host in your network mask range will answer.
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192.168.0.255 is a broadcast address, so if you tracert to this address, the first meaning the fastest host in your network mask range will answer.

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This means that clients are either searching for DHCP Server, or another hosting machine or service.
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This means that clients are either searching for DHCP Server, or another hosting machine or service.

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It is normal traffic and most likely not causing any problems. &nbsp;If you are experiencing network issues (which is why I assume you are running the network monitor in the first place), you may want to post a question specific to the problems you are experiencing.<br />
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Jeff<br />
TechSoEasy
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It is normal traffic and most likely not causing any problems.  If you are experiencing network issues (which is why I assume you are running the network monitor in the first place), you may want to post a question specific to the problems you are experiencing.

Jeff
TechSoEasy

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When I run Microsoft Network Monitor I see that a few machine on our network are trying to establish a connection to 192.168.0.255. When I tracert to this address is points to 192.168.0.105, what would cause it to do so / how would I find out what is causing this?
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When I run Microsoft Network Monitor I see that a few machine on our network are trying to establish a connection to 192.168.0.255. When I tracert to this address is points to 192.168.0.105, what would cause it to do so / how would I find out what is causing this?

How to find out why machines attempting a connection

The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is an auto configuration protocol used on IP networks and an extension of the Bootstrap Protocol. DHCP allows for computers to be configured automatically to communicate with each other over an IP network without the need for manual setup by a network administrator. The implementation of DHCP relies on a DHCP server to hand out network configuration information to DHCP-capable clients that request an IP address (and other information required or useful in communicating with other devices on an IP network). In addition to an IP address, common configuration information served over DHCP includes a default gateway, subnet mask and DNS sever(s).

DHCP

Small Business Server (SBS) is a line of server operating systems targeted at small businesses by bundling the operating system with a number of other Microsoft products that would normally need to be purchased or licensed separately. The most notable inclusions are Exchange, SQL Server, SharePoint and ISA/TMG (Microsoft's firewall and proxy server).