, Ethernet ComProbe A Non-Intrusive, Aggregating and Portable Ethernet Tap Power and Simplicity There is power in simplicity and Frontline delivers both in their newest Ethernet tap: the Ethernet ComProbe. Ethernet professionals know the potential headaches involved in trou- bleshooting network issues. Even just capturing packets, good and bad, across network devices can be a chore. The analysis devices themselves become part of the network and add complexity to the network analysis process. Frontlines Ethernet Comprobe Ethernet tap comes to the rescue. It is completely invisible to the network, fully bi-directional, and all in a box the size of your palm Invisibility and Bi-directional Captures Ethernet Comprobe Features: The Ethernet ComProbe captures and aggregates bi-directional Ethernet data and sends it to the analysis PC via a single USB port. The Ethernet ComProbe is non-intrusive and lCaptures and aggregates bi-directional Ethernet data: No need to install and set up completely invisible to the network. The Ethernet ComProbe and the analysis PC do not multiple NIC cards or deal with separate cap- show up as a nodes on the network, but they see everything flowing in both directions ture files for each direction. All the data is in across the wire. one source. The Ethernet ComProbe tap captures both good and bad (or broken) Ethernet frames. lInvisible to the network: The Ethernet Regular network interface cards (NIC) discard bad frames. Without Frontlines Ethernet ComProbe is completely invisible to the net- ComProbe you would not be able to see these broken frames. work. Information is sent to the analysis ma- chine via USB. Does not interfere with auto Frontlines Ethernet ComProbe tap uses USB power during data capture and there is no negotiation/speed or duplex settings. need for an external power supply. The tap guarantees network connection even without lGuarantees Network Connectivity: The USB port power. It delivers comprehensive, bi-directional, aggregated Ethernet data for Permanent Network Link feature ensures ALL packets passing through the network. that your network connection will never be interrupted even if your analysis PCs power fails or the USB port is disconnected. lPoE Compatible: Forwards PoE power to end devices. TM TM lNetDecoder and Ethertest software compatible: You can fully leverage the power of Frontlines software analysis tools using the Ethernet ComProbe lCompatible with Wireshark: Also com- patible with the free, open-source Wireshark protocol analyzer. SM Debug Communications Faster Ethernet ComProbe A Non-Intrusive, Aggregating and Portable Ethernet Tap TM TM Using the Ethernet ComProbe is a Breeze NetDecoder and Ethertest Highlights: To use Frontlines Ethernet ComProbe, simply install Frontlines NetDecoder or Ethertest on your analysis PC. The Frontline CD includes the drivers and the Quick Start Guide to Frontline s NetDecoder and Ethertest analyzers mon- help you get started. Follow the simple set up process and you will be ready to go in a few itor and provide detailed timing, data and messaging minutes. information for Ethernet networks. To aid network di- agnostics this information is organized in various To start capturing Ethernet traffic unplug one end of the Ethernet cable and plug it into the views and displays: Network View, Dashboard View, Ethernet ComProbe. Use the supplied Ethernet cable to reconnect the Ethernet device to Frame Display, Event Display, and Network Sta- the network and you are done. Then with the analysis PC connected via USB port you tisitics. can begin capturing live Ethernet data. Its that simple. Network View Specifications l Traffic flow at all Nodes Performance l Packets/Bytes Transmitted & Received l Supported Speeds: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet l Utilization/Broadcast Information l Operating Systems: Windows XP, Vista, 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) l IP/MAC Addresses l The performance of the monitoring depends upon the performance of the analysis PC l Assign User Friendly Names for each Node 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 Dashboard View l Back: One for USB power l Network Utilization Histogram Physical Specifications l Meters for Utilization, Bad Packets, Top Talker l Dimensions: 0.96 x 4.09 x 2.17 inches (24.5 x 104 x 55.2 mm) l Network Alarms for Unauthorized IP l Weight: 4.93 ounces (140 g) Addresses/Applications l Email Notification Option for Alarms 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: 32F to 131F (0C to 55 C) l Storage Temperature: -4F to 158F (-20C 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 SM Debug Communications Faster Sales fte.com / 1.800.359.8570 US & Canada / +1.434.984.4500 / Fax: 434.984.4505 Copyright 2010. 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