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Port mirroring – B&B Electronics EIR508-T - Manual User Manual

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Manual Documentation Number: EIR508-2xx-T 1713m

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Port Mirroring

Port mirroring is a method to monitor traffic in switched networks. This is

accomplished by mirroring the traffic going in and out of the monitored ports

to a specifically designated port (the mirror port).

1. Port Mirroring Mode: Sets the mirror mode. Select disable to disable

port mirroring. Select TX to monitor data being transmitted by a port.

Select both to monitor port data being transmitted and received by a

port. The default value is

“Disable”.

2. Analysis Port: This is the port used to see all monitored port traffic

(This port can be connected to a LAN analyzer or Netxray).

3. Monitor Port: Check the box to monitor the port. Up to 4 ports can be

designated as monitor ports.

4. Click

Apply

Prot Mirroring interface

[NOTE] If the configuration is not saved, it will be lost when the

switch is powered off.