Sniffer Pro: Network Optimization & Troubleshooting Handbook
Provides all-inclusive coverage of Sniffer Pro LAN, including the tools accessible on networks.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Sniffer Pro: Network Optimization & Troubleshooting Handbook
Analyzing Ethernet Performance with Sniffer Pro
In this section, we look at capturing data on an Ethernet segment and analyzing it for good or poor performance. There are many factors to consider; when you re done, you will be able to tell if your network is healthy or not. If you need a refresher on Ethernet, revisit Chapter 1, Introduction to Sniffer Pro. In this section, we look at Ethernet performance issues that could be present on a network and how you can address them.
Monitoring the Performance of the Ethernet
Although this section does not cover every detail on Ethernet and its history, it does discuss how to monitor Ethernet performance and troubleshoot possible issues using the Sniffer Pro network and protocol analyzer. If you need more information on the details of Ethernet, revisit Chapter 1 for a topical look on Ethernet and its functionality. Then if you are still thirsting for information on Ethernet and all its versions and types, you can visit quite a few sites for more information. Cisco s Web site, at www.cisco.com, provides a variety of information on Ethernet. WildPackets has a great compendium you can use for Ethernet fundamentals, at www.wildpackets.com. Of course, the IEEE site will be helpful: www.ieee.org will turn up more documentation on Ethernet and the 802 standards than you ever wanted to know. This information comes directly from the makers and keepers of the Ethernet standards, so any questions that remain unanswered in your mind can be answered there. If all...
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