Connecting Ethernet Tap
To monitor Ethernet traffic, an Ethernet cable that was initially connecting a switch (hub) to an Ethernet device is replaced by two Ethernet cables and the Ethernet Tap is inserted between them, in what is known as a "wedge" fashion.
Key Features
- Reliably captures
10Base-T and 100Base-T Ethernet traffic. - Based on Intel MAX10 FPGA.
- Six LEDs onboard:
- Green Ready LED;
- Green 100Mbps LED (left
RJ45 jack); - Green 100Mbps LED (right
RJ45 jack); - Yellow Link/Activity LED (left
RJ45 jack); - Yellow Link/Activity LED (right
RJ45 jack); - Blue Power LED.
- High-speed (480Mbps)
USB2.0 interface on a USB-C connector. - Supplied with a
USB-C cable. - USB-powered, no additional external power necessary.
- Compact, outside dimensions only
82 x 74 x 30 mm. - The product is field-upgradeable via the USB interface.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
| USB: | USB 2.0, high-speed (480MHz), USB-C connector |
| Throughput: | Up to 100BaseT Ethernet's real-life throughput |
| Operating temperature: | 0 to +60 degrees C |
| Operating relative humidity: | 10% to 90% |
| Mechanical dimensions: | 82 x 74 x 30 mm |
Documentation
| Resource | Description |
| Hardware Manual (HTML) | This is the Ethernet Tap chapter in the IO Ninja hardware manual. |
| Hardware Manual (PDF) | This is a PDF rendition of the above online HTML manual for downloading and printing. |
