
Introduction
LanProbe Overview
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LanProbe Overview
This section provides some general information on the Agilent 4986B Ethernet
LanProbe.
The LanProbe is a non-intrusive SNMP agent that monitors all packets and
network performance. This includes current and historical traffic statistics and
snapshots of selected packets.
The following topics are covered:
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“System Overview” below
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“Supported MIBs” on page 7
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“Management Stations” on page 8
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“Access Security” on page 8
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“Status LEDs” on page 10
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“CONFIG Button” on page 11
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“Included Parts” on page 11
System Overview
A typical LanProbe distributed monitoring system consists of the following:
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One or more LanProbes
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One or more NetMetrix management stations, using NetMetrix
Figure 1-2 on page 6 shows a LanProbe system example.
Summary of Contents for 4986B LanProbe
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Page 21: ...1 Introduction...
Page 26: ...Introduction LanProbe Overview 6 Figure 1 2 LanProbe System Example...
Page 33: ...2 Local Terminal Configuration...
Page 48: ...Local Terminal Configuration Using a Local Terminal 28...
Page 49: ...3 Installation...
Page 66: ...Installation Connecting the Probe 46 Figure 3 17 LanProbe Data Switch Connection...
Page 70: ...Installation Verifying the Installation 50...
Page 71: ...4 Bootp Server Configuration...
Page 89: ...5 LanProbe Operation...
Page 96: ...LanProbe Operation Restarting the Probe 76...
Page 97: ...6 Download New Firmware...
Page 111: ...A Cables and Connectors...
Page 118: ...Cables and Connectors Cable Connector Pin Outs 98...
Page 119: ...B LanProbe Specifications...
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