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== Packet ring buffer== | == Packet ring buffer== | ||
The ring buffer feature allows to create a buffer of fixed size on an external storage device to which all processed packets will be recorded. | The ring buffer feature allows to create a buffer of fixed size on an external storage device to which all processed packets will be recorded. | ||
If the fixed size buffer is full then the oldest packets in the buffer will be replaced with new packets in a round robin fashion. | If the fixed size buffer is full then the oldest packets in the buffer will be replaced with new packets in a round-robin fashion. | ||
If the feature is not enabled a button titled '''Create ring buffer''' is visible. | If the feature is not enabled a button titled '''Create ring buffer''' is visible. | ||
Upon clicking on it a | Upon clicking on it a dialogue will be displayed and allows you to specify the size of the ring buffer. | ||
It must be ensured that enough space is available on the external storage device. | It must be ensured that enough space is available on the external storage device. | ||
As soon as the ring buffer has been created statistics about the ring buffer will be displayed instead of the button: | As soon as the ring buffer has been created statistics about the ring buffer will be displayed instead of the button: | ||