Portable USB Aggregation TAP
USR4524-MINI - Installation Guide
The USR4524-MINI Portable Gigabit Ethernet Aggregation TAP (USB Monitoring) (Test Access Point) will tap a single network
link or segment. Network segments may be monitored using a network analyzer, security devices or any monitoring appliance
or tool via a USB cable. Capture full-duplex traffic without dropping any packets with this small and portable TAP.
This USB TAP
is powered via USB 3, but for previous versions of USB the optional USR4520-ACC power supply (not included) is available.
Package Contents:
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USR4524-MINI Portable Gigabit Ethernet Aggregation TAP (USB Monitoring)
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1 USB 3.0 cable
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Information Card
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LFP
A
B
LNK LFP
LNK
1
O
N
2
3
4
USB 3.0
+5VDC
Power
Connector
USB Port
RJ45
Ethernet
Ports
Rear View
Front View
LFP: Link Failure Propagation
LNK: Link Activity
A/B: RJ45 Ethernet Ports
DIP switches shown in default
configuration
Installation Steps
1.
This product is dependent on OS drivers. If you have a Windows 10, 8, 8.1, or 7
computer this TAP will not require
you to install device drivers if the OS is up-to-date. Check
for latest driver
information. Download drivers if needed.
2.
Unpack the TAP.
DO NOT CONNECT THE USB (or optional power supply) at this point.
3.
Configure the DIP switches (located on the back side of the unit) for the operating mode of your choice.
4.
Install the network TAP into the live network.
This step needs to be done with no power connected to the TAP.
Using
standard Ethernet cables, connect ports A and B
between two live network devices where monitoring is desired.
5.
Verify network traffic is flowing, confirming that network cabling is correct.
6.
If your USB host is not 3.2 Gen 1 or higher, the USR4524-MINI can be powered by the USR4520-ACC external power supply
(sold separately).
7.
Attach the TAP to your computer/server with the provided USB 3.0 cable. Windows should immediately detect a high
speed USB hub device connected. Use the USB port to connect with monitoring tools for traditional traffic monitoring.
LFP
A
B
LNK LFP
LNK
Live
Network
Device 1
Live
Network
Device 2
1
O
N
2
3
4
USB 3.0
+5VDC
Monitor Port
Note: Anytime the configuration switches are changed, remove and then re-apply power for the changes to take effect.