To begin/stop the capture of network traffic using QManager, follow these step-by-step instructions:
To begin capturing network traffic using QManager:
Navigate to the Capture Setting Page:
Access the Capture Setting page within QManager to configure your network traffic capture preferences.
Enter File Name and Directory:
Specify the Input File Name and Directory where the captured data will be stored.
Choose Filters:
Select desired filters, including options like Increment File, Compression, Rotational, OoS Detect, File Size, and Packet Slicing, to tailor the capture settings to your requirements.
Adjust Virtual Capture Settings:
If filtering is enabled, make necessary adjustments to the Virtual Capture Settings to refine the capture parameters.
Save Your Settings:
Ensure to save your configured settings to apply them for the network traffic capture.
Proceed to Capture Progress:
Click the “Go to Capture Panel” button to navigate to the Capture Progress page.
Start Capture:
Click the "Start Port# Capture" button. Note that the button turns red to indicate the initiation of the capture process.
To stop capturing network traffic using QManager:
Navigate to the Capture Progress Page:
Return to the Capture Progress page within QManager.
Stop Capture:
Click the "Stop Port# Capture" button.
Confirm Stop Action:
Confirm the action by clicking "OK" in the popup box. The button returns to green, indicating the successful cessation of the network traffic capture.