5Network Performance Analyzer Reference
Network Database
Network Database
The FrameScope Pro listens to the network traffic and actively interrogates network devices to learn about attached hosts, servers, switches and routers. This information is stored in the Network Database. The database may be saved to or retrieved from CompactFlash™ or may be uploaded to a PC through the web interface.
Station List
The Network Database is organized into the following groups where each station is listed by name, if known, and address:
Local Stations lists stations with any of the following:
•IP addresses on the same subnet as the FrameScope.
•IPX addresses in the same broadcast domain.
•MAC address, but no IP or IPX address.
Remote Stations lists stations with any of the following:
•IP addresses not on the same subnet as the FrameScope.
•IPX addresses on the other side of a router
Servers Lists stations that supply services, grouped by service
Routers Lists stations that advertise routing capabilities or transmit traffic from remote stations.
FrameScopes - Lists other FrameScopes found.
Switches/Bridges Lists stations who support bridge MIBs through SNMP.
SNMP Agents Lists stations who are running SNMP agents.
The operator can get more detailed information about any device by selecting it from one of these lists.
Device Details
The Network Database includes details learned about each device. The detailed information includes the following, where appropriate:
DNS, NetBIOS and SNMP System name
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