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# You need two Allegro Network Multimeters (any model). | # You need two Allegro Network Multimeters (any model). | ||
# One Multimeter (the | # One Multimeter (the main device) will receive traffic information from the remote Multimeter via a standard SSL connection; the main device must be able to connect to the remote device. If a firewall is in place between both devices, an additional rule might be necessary to connect the remote device on port 443. | ||
== Device installation == | == Device installation == | ||
# Install the | # Install the main device in your network where it can see the traffic sent and received to the remote site. The Multimeter can be installed on a Mirror Port of a Switch which sees all the traffic, or inline between the local network and uplink to the remote site. | ||
# Install the device on the remote site at a network position where it sees all traffic from and to the local network. Again, this can be a Mirror Port of a Switch on the remote site, or inline between the remote network and the link to the local network. | # Install the device on the remote site at a network position where it sees all traffic from and to the local network. Again, this can be a Mirror Port of a Switch on the remote site, or inline between the remote network and the link to the local network. | ||
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# Remote device: First, the remote device must be added to your multi-device setup, which can be configured under [[Multi-device settings|<u>Multi device settings</u>]]. | # Remote device: First, the remote device must be added to your multi-device setup, which can be configured under [[Multi-device settings|<u>Multi device settings</u>]]. | ||
# | # Main device: | ||
## Access the web page of the Multimeter and go to "Generic -> Path measurement". | ## Access the web page of the Multimeter and go to "Generic -> Path measurement". | ||
## Switch to the configuration tab. | ## Switch to the configuration tab. | ||
## Click on the toggle button to enable the feature. | ## Click on the toggle button to enable the feature. | ||
## Enter an descriptive name for the | ## Enter an descriptive name for the main device to make it easier to read the statistics. | ||
## For the remote device, enter the information described above. You can select a descriptive name for this device also. | ## For the remote device, enter the information described above. You can select a descriptive name for this device also. | ||
## Enter a maximum packet delay. This parameter defines how long the | ## Enter a maximum packet delay. This parameter defines how long the main device waits for data from the remote device until it decides whether or not a packet has been lost. Larger values requires more memory. Typical values are between 2 and 5 seconds. | ||
## Finally save the configuration settings. | ## Finally save the configuration settings. | ||
## At the bottom of the page a note will appear in most cases that a restart of the packet processing is necessary. Follow the link to the administration page and click on "Restart processing". Be aware that this will interrupt the network connection for a few seconds (if in Bridge mode); you will lose all previously measured data. | ## At the bottom of the page a note will appear in most cases that a restart of the packet processing is necessary. Follow the link to the administration page and click on "Restart processing". Be aware that this will interrupt the network connection for a few seconds (if in Bridge mode); you will lose all previously measured data. | ||
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The "Measurement" tab shows the results of the analysis of packet data | The "Measurement" tab shows the results of the analysis of packet data | ||
between the | between the main and remote device(s). | ||
At the bottom, the fourth graph shows the packet rate of all traffic | At the bottom, the fourth graph shows the packet rate of all traffic | ||