Network Monitor Software Set-up

Identifying The Tap Point

Inspector performs network-level LAN/WAN traffic monitoring and analysis providing a comprehensive picture of network security, performance and on-line user activity. Inspector requires a networ backbone tap point or monitoring port. The backbone switch or router is the physical and logical point where all network traffic aggregates, located just inside the firewall. To continuously monitor all inbound and outbound network access and communications, the tap point/monitoring port must have full visibility of all traffic. If traffic is routed around or bypasses the tap location Inspector cannot report on it.

The easiest method for creating a tap point is by installing a flat network hub in between the backbone switch/router and the firewall. The hub represents a single collision domain on any port and creates a means to passively monitor on inbound and outbound communications. Plug the switch uplink, the firewall and Inspector box into the hub for a easy and effective network monitor solution.

Below are network vendor instruction links for how to establish a "network monitoring port."

Cisco Catalyst
Cisco ASA
3Com
Dell PowerConnect
Foundry
Extreme
Juniper
Nortel
Alcatel Xylan
Procurve


Inspector Quick Start Installation Guide

Inspector Set-up Document

Easy  To Install and Use

• Installs on a single Windows PC, easy to operate and use
  
• Requires network tap point at backbone/gateway network device located just inside firewall
  
• Centralized reports and diagnostics improves resource utilization
• Fast, efficient 3-click end-to-end network log review and diagnostics for any system or user
  
• Automated reports foster improved IT and bottom-line results
  

• Dedicated PC running Windows Vista, 2008,  XP, 2003, 2000, NT.
• Processor: 2 GHz (Min)
• Memory: 1GB of RAM (Min)
• Storage: 100 GB Hard Drive (min)
• Promiscuous mode capable Network Interface Card 10/100/1000
• Site licensing coverage for multiple WAN, remote location networks