1. Install the Interface Cards, Drivers, and Cabling

The TAP kit allows the Probe to capture frames from a T1/E1 or DS3/E3 link. The 10/100 NIC allows the Probe to communicate with the Observer console via TCP/IP, or to capture packets from a 10/100 network.

•For detailed card installation instructions, refer to Installing the Interface Cards on page 10 of this Guide.

For driver installation instructions, refer to Updating the WAN and 10/100 Drivers on page 11 of this Guide.

2. Install the Probe Software

The Probe software turns the system into a data collection device for any Expert Observer or Observer Suite console. It also installs the custom driver files that you will use to update the NIC drivers in Step 2.

•The Advanced and RMON Probe User Guide describes in detail how to install and run the Probe software. When prompted for the product to install, select Advanced Probe

•Make sure that you also read and follow the instructions for software license and registration.

•Run NIWANCFG if you need to define single or multiport links.

3. Connect to the WAN Probe from the Observer Console

Once the Probe system is installed, running, and cabled, you must redirect the Probe so that it appears on the Observer main window’s Probe list. From the Observer console, Click Tools->Redirect Probe and enter the Probe’s IP address.

The Probe will now appear on the probe list on the left side of the Observer main window. Click on the Probe to connect.

8WAN Probe Kit Quick Installation Diagrams