Installation
Selecting a Location
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Selecting a Location
Select a location for your probe where it will be the most useful. The probe must
be connected to a LAN to retrieve data. The data that can be retrieved was
previously monitored from traffic pr esent on the WAN where it is attached.
Consider the following installation requirements when selecting a location for
your probe:
A flat surface that is large enough to support the probe (requires clearanc e at
rear and sides for cooling and rear panel access), adequate wall space, or
double high space in a 19 inch rack or cabinet.
A grounded power outlet (either 100-120/VAC or 220-240/VAC).
Access to a Fast Ethernet connection tap or to a Token-Ring network MsAU
connection (if the Token-Ring Telemetry option is installed).
Access to the WAN connection to monitor.
Access to an RS-232C connection (required only for Out-of-Band
communication).
Access to a phone line and a modem within 50 feet (required only for Out-
of-Band communication using a modem connection).
NOTE The MAC addresses for the probe can be found on the rear panel. It is a good idea
to make a note of the interface and its address prior to installing your probe
because some installation methods ma ke it difficult to see the rear panel without
removing the probe.