Finisar Surveyor manual Zero Broadcast Address, Addr=0.0.0.0

Expert Features 10

Network Layer

Zero Broadcast Address

Counter

Zero Broadcast Address is a counter of all events where the destination network addresses is all zeros. A count of all Zero Broadcast Address events displays in the Overview counters of Expert View.

Expert Symptom

Zero Broadcast Address events are automatically logged as expert symptoms. The Symptom Summary field provides an indication that a zero network address has been discovered. For example:

Addr=[0.0.0.0]

Diagnostic Details

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Problem Description:

A packet with a zero network address in its destination has been received.

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Probable Cause(s):

1. A protocol analyzer has been transmitting error packets.

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Recommended Action(s):

1. Find out the source device and fix the problem.

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