Capture network traffic on a HIPswitch

As part of the troubleshooting process, it is sometimes necessary to capture network traffic. The HIPswitch can capture traffic on the local interfaces as well as on the HIPtunnel from the HIPswitch to other HIPswitches.

All of these steps are done from a Conductor and require administrator permissions.
  • Navigate to the HIPswitch you wish to capture from
  • Select Diagnostics
  • In Data capture, select Start Packet Capture
  • Select the appropriate interface, if needed
    Interface Role Usage
    HIPtunnel HIP Traffic Use the HIPtunnel for protected traffic.
    Internal Internal Traffic This captures the traffic that occurs with in the local network.
    Port 0 Underlay This is the Port 2 (underlay) for traffic to/from the local network of the HIPswitch.
    Port 1 Overlay Use the Port 1 (overlay), for traffic to/from the protected device.
  • Set any other options needed for the capture
  • Click Ok to start the capture
CAUTION: The maximum file size is one quarter (1/4) of the available free space, so it is recommended that you set limits on the capture. In some models, such as the HIPswitch 100, this can take up enough space to cause issues with upgrades.