I'm not totally positive because I have never used the inpkts switch on a monitor command...but I think he might have been referring to the sniffer being able to send packets out... (say you are using a sniffer, not in promiscuous mode, and you want to be able to do reverse lookups on ip addresses sniffed) good theory? :)
-Patrick >>> "Michael Williams" 02/06/02 03:07AM >>> We've setup span ports to monitor servers, etc and we never had to issue any extra commands so that layer 3 (IP) worked properly. I'm "monitoring" a port right now and the server attached to the port I'm s "monitoring" operates just fine, IP broadcasts, ping, etc.... Mike W. Jeff D wrote: > > If you want to allow the attached device to ping or browse, be > it an IDS or > pc, you need to add the "inpkts" cmd when setting up any span > or rspan > session. >>>>>>>>>>>>> Confidentiality Disclaimer <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< This email and any files transmitted with it may contain confidential and /or proprietary information in the possession of WellStar Health System, Inc. ("WellStar") and is intended only for the individual or entity to whom addressed. This email may contain information that is held to be privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any unauthorized access, dissemination, distribution or copying of any information from this email is strictly prohibited, and may subject you to criminal and/or civil liability. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by reply email and then delete this email and its attachments from your computer. Thank you. ================================================================ Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=34613&t=34469 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]