Figure 80 Edit Port Description

9Repeat step 5 through step 8 until you have created all of your virtual adapters and given descriptions to your ports. The adapters appear in the list of adapters presented when you create a probe instance. This allows you to bind the probe instance to a virtual adapter.

Figure 81 shows the example of the trunk with four ports assigned to it and four more adapters each with its own port.

Figure 81 Virtual Adapters tab

For each virtual adapter you must create an active probe instance and bind the virtual adapter to that probe instance. By default, new virtual adapters are not bound to any probe instance, so no data is collected on those ports until assigned to a probe instance.

 

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114ff specifications

Network Instruments 114ff is a sophisticated platform designed to enhance network visibility and performance management. This state-of-the-art device is aimed at network professionals who require a deep insight into their network’s behavior and performance metrics. One of its main features is its ability to provide real-time monitoring and analytics, which is crucial for quick decision-making in IT environments.

With a robust set of technologies embedded in its architecture, Network Instruments 114ff leverages advanced packet capture and analysis capabilities. It employs deep packet inspection (DPI) technology to evaluate data packets as they traverse the network. This functionality allows administrators to dissect various layers of network traffic, enabling them to identify anomalies and troubleshoot issues effectively. The 114ff can analyze both encrypted and unencrypted traffic, an asset as organizations increasingly adopt encryption protocols.

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