User’s Manual of NS2503-24P/2C
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4.3.5 Port Sniffer
The Port Sniffer (mirroring) is a method for monitor traffic in switched networks. Traffic through a port can be monitored by one
specific port. That is, traffic goes in or out a monitored port will be duplicated into sniffer port.
Figure 4-3-5:
Port Mirror application
Configuring the port mirroring by assigning a source port from which to copy all packets and a destination port where those
packets will be sent.