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Ethernet ComProbe
A Non-Intrusive, Aggregating and Portable Ethernet Tap
Using the Ethernet ComProbe is a Breeze
To use Frontline’s Ethernet ComProbe, simply install Frontline’s
NetDecoder
or
Ethertest
on
your analysis PC. The Frontline CD includes the drivers and the “Quick Start Guide” to
help you get started. Follow the simple set up process and you will be ready to go in a few
minutes.
To start capturing Ethernet traffic unplug one end of the Ethernet cable and plug it into the
Ethernet ComProbe. Use the supplied Ethernet cable to reconnect the Ethernet device to
the network and you are done. Then with the analysis PC connected via USB port you
can begin capturing live Ethernet data. It’s that simple.
Specifications
Performance
l
Supported Speeds
: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
l
Operating Systems
: Windows XP, Vista, 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)
l The performance of the monitoring depends upon the performance of the analysis PC
and the number of USB devices attached to the analysis PC.
l The Ethernet ComProbe is transparent, non intrusive in the network and can not cause
any failure or mal-functioning.
l Also without the USB port connected the network connectivity is guaranteed.
Connectors
l Two 10/100 RJ45 Ports (network ports)
l One USB 2.0 port (monitoring captured data)
l If the other equipments are not auto MDI/MDIX the device must be connected with a
cross and a straight cable.
l The USB cable must be a USB 2.0 certified cable. The cable should not exceed 5m.
l CAT5e cable for the RJ45 ports
LED Indicators
l
Front
: Two for link/activity and Two for CRC error indications
l
Back
: One for USB power
Physical Specifications
l
Dimensions
: 0.96 x 4.09 x 2.17 inches (24.5 x 104 x 55.2 mm)
l
Weight
: 4.93 ounces (140 g)
l
Power Consumption
: 250mA in USB 2.0 High Speed and 150mA in USB 1.0 Full
Speed
l
Power Requirements
: No External Power required; Powered by USB while capturing
data
Operating Conditions
l
Operating Temperature
: 32°F to 131°F (0°C to 55 °C)
l
Storage Temperature
: -4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70 °C)
l
Humidity
(non condensing): 10 to 90%
Certifications
l RoHS Compliant and CE certified
PoE Compatibility
l The tap forwards PoE power to the end devices
NetDecoder
TM
and Ethertest
TM
Highlights:
F
rontline's NetDecoder and Ethertest analyzers mon-
itor and provide detailed timing, data and messaging
information for Ethernet networks. To aid network di-
a
gnostics this information is organized in various
v
iews and displays: Network View, Dashboard View,
Frame Display, Event Display, and Network Sta-
tisitics.
Network View
l Traffic flow at all Nodes
l Packets/Bytes Transmitted & Received
l U
tilization/Broadcast Information
l I
P/MAC Addresses
l A
ssign User Friendly Names for each Node
Dashboard View
l Network Utilization Histogram
l Meters for Utilization, Bad Packets, Top
Talker
l Network Alarms for Unauthorized IP
Addresses/Applications
l Email Notification Option for Alarms
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