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== Preparation ==
== Preparation ==
Attach the Allegro Network Multimeter to the mirror port of a Profinet capable
Attach the Allegro Network Multimeter to the Mirror Port of a Profinet-capable
switch or use a TAP. Once placed there, the Multimeter will analyze all packets
Switch or use a Tap. Once placed there, the Multimeter will analyze all packets
and collect live and back-in-time Profinet statistics.
and collect live and back-in-time Profinet statistics.


We do not recommend installing the Allegro Network Multimeter inline
We do not recommend installing the Allegro Network Multimeter inline
operating in bridge mode in a Profinet Real-Time network as it will
in Bridge mode in a Profinet real-time network since it will
cause additional latency of approximately 50 microseconds. Use a
cause additional latency of around 50 microseconds. Use a
network tap to maintain a reliable network connection.
network Tap to maintain a reliable network connection.


Also, we recommend using the packet ring buffer feature as it allows
We recommend using the Allegro packet ring buffer feature since it allows
to extract specific packets from the past.
for historical specific packet extraction.


== Profinet overview ==
== Profinet overview ==
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