span port is not a sniffer requirement, but one of the switch. switches send unicast/multicast traffic out only the ports that it is destined to. so, if you want to see anything other than straight broadcast traffic, span is required.
charles -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Nathan Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 9:33 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Sniffer Recommendation [7:72372] I need a sniffer that doesn't require spanning a port. Any suggestions? Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=72374&t=72372 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
