Monitoring Network Traffic
Traffic Data Collector Settings
Figure 9-4. Traffic Data Collector Configuration Page
Nothing is displayed in the Traffic Data Manual Configuration table if Use
Discovery/Topology Data (Automatic) is checked.
Automatic Monitoring
If you want to enable Automatic monitoring, check the radio button labeled Use Discovery/Topology Data (Automatic). The Traffic Data Manual Configuration table will be removed and manual selection disabled. The Traffic Data Collector automatically restarts and retrieves the segments to be monitored from the information gathered during the Topology process.
Manual Monitoring
To use Traffic Data Collector in manual mode, check the radio button labeled Use Selected Switch and Hub Ports (Manual). The Traffic Data Collector automatically restarts and retrieves the segments to monitor from a topology- independent database. The retrieved segments are displayed in the Traffic Data Manual Configuration table.
Begin adding devices to the table by clicking on the Add Devices button at the bottom of the page.
