Chapter 13 Mirroring; Introduction To Port Mirroring; Port Mirroring Configuration; Figure 13-1 Mirroring: Mirror Port Setting - ZyXEL Communications dimension ES-4024 User Manual

13.1 Introduction to Port Mirroring

Port mirroring allows you to copy traffic going from one or all ports to another or all ports in order that you can
examine the traffic from the mirror port (the port you copy the traffic to) without interference.

13.2 Port Mirroring Configuration

Click Advanced Application and then Mirroring in the navigation panel to display the Mirroring screen.
13.2.1 Note About Configuration
The following rules apply when configuring mirroring.
• The rule applies to traffic flowing in both directions if both a source and destination are specified.
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The rule applies to traffic flowing in one direction if either a source or destination is specified.
• No any-to-any rules are allowed. That is, you cannot select Ignore for both the source and destination ports.
• No blank rules are allowed. If you do not select Ignore, you must set the related fields.
13.2.2 Setting Up the Mirror Port
You must first select a mirror port. A mirror port is a port that copies the traffic of another port.
The following table describes the related labels in this screen.
LABEL
Active Clear this check box to deactivate port mirroring on the switch.
Mirroring

Figure 13-1 Mirroring: Mirror Port Setting

Table 13-1 Mirroring: Mirror Port Setting

Dimension ES-4024 Ethernet Switch
This chapter discusses the Mirror setup screens.
DESCRIPTION
Chapter 13
Mirroring
13-1