Chapter 8
Advanced Configuration
This chapter describes advanced configuration options and has the following sections:
Advanced Deployment Modes on page 43
IDP High Availability Deployment Modes on page 46
Advanced Deployment Modes
Most IDP sensors are configured in passive sniffer or transparent mode. However, the IDP 75, 250, and 800 sensors can also be configured in bridge, router, or
Bridge Mode
Figure 21 shows a sensor that is configured in bridge mode. Table 14 lists the advantages and disadvantages of bridge mode.
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