The Pass Through functionality allows;
In-line traffic monitoring in both directions
Long or short term network monitoring for troubleshooting network traffic problems
Isolate network problems to the customer network or the service provider/operator network
Monitor traffic between 1000Base-X links or 10/100/1000T links
Pass through monitor operation
Pass Through Monitor Copper 1GE
Pass Through Monitor Fiber 1GE
Pass through monitor mode enables bidirectional monitoring between the two 1000Base-X ports or the two
10/100/1000 Base-T ports.
MX120 - Bidirectional Monitoring Test Application
7.4.1 Setup
The pass through monitor setup and operation is straight forward and simple:
Select Monitor from the Main Menu - the unit will take a few moments to configure.
Connect both 1000Base-X fiber ports (Port 1 and Port 2) or both 10/100/1000T copper ports (port 1 and port 2), depending
on the interfaces to be monitored.
Monitor mode Menu
Monitor mode Configuration
Thresholds - Set values for Port 1 and Port 2. The thresholds can be enabled or disabled depending on test requirements.
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