Juniper Networks IDP 800 - Manual (Page 19)

IDP Configuration Basics „ 5
Chapter 1: Planning an Installation
NetScreen-Security Manager
Use NetScreen-Security Manager to administer the sensor. See the
NetScreen-Security Manager Administrator’s Guide to tailor your security policy to
your network. See the IDP Concepts & Examples Guide to improve the performance
and accuracy of your protection.
Table 3: Advantages and Disadvantages of Transparent Mode (Inline Active)
Advantages Disadvantages
„ Reliably responds to and prevents attacks
„ Simple, transparent deployment
„ Allows Layer 2 broadcasts
„ No changes to routing tables or network
equipment
„ Forwards non-IP traffic
„ Cannot connect IP networks with different
address spaces