Table of Contents

Network Agent Quick Start

Deploying Network Agent

Where does Network Agent belong in the network?

Network interface cards (NICs)

Connecting to a switch

Connecting to a hub

Connecting to a gateway

Network Agent planning worksheets

Configuring Network Agent

Configure Global settings

Configure local settings

Configure NIC settings

Troubleshooting tips for Network Agent

Network Agent cannot contact Filtering Service

Network Agent fails to start with stealth mode NIC

Spanning or mirroring is configured incorrectly

Router or firewall traffic is being monitored in the wrong direction

Mono-directional spanning (mirroring)

Teamed NICs

An anti-spoofing mechanism has been used in the switch

Can a network tap be used with Network Agent?

Some Network Agent configuration details are lost after appliance upgrade to v7.6