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The following figure shows how the LAN traffic sniffing device can be implemented into the existing LAN network. From here on out, it does not matter whether the Kit or Pro edition is used - both work the same. | |||
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Revision as of 14:39, 21 December 2020
Summary
This description shows what the Throwing Star LAN Tap device is and how to use it.
Requirements
- Throwing Star LAN Tap Kit or Pro edition
- Device with RJ45 Ethernet port as monitoring device
- Wired LAN network, where the LAN sniffing device is installed
Description
LAN Taps are integrated in the existing network and are used to monitor the network, because all traffic/packets coming into and going out of the network can be inspected using sniffing programs such as WireShark. The Throwing Star LAN Tap is a passive Ethernet tap that needs no power for working.
Versions
There are two editions: the Kit (Throwing Star LAN Tap Kit), which you must assemble yourself and solder to work. And the Pro Edition (Throwing Star LAN Tap Pro), where the electrical components are already soldered and prepared for easier usage and fully assembled in a plastic box. The device itself is the same.
- The Kit is a circuit board printed as star shaped with four RJ-45(Ethernet) connectors and two 200pF capacitors that must be placed on the board.
- The Pro Edition is the second option, where the electrical components are already soldered and prepared for easier usage and the device fully assembled.
Assembly of the Throwing Star LAN Tap Kit
To assemble the Throwing Star LAN Tap Kit, the following steps must be taken:
- The four modular RJ-45 connectors are inserted into the circuit board at J1 - J4.
- The two capacitors are inserted into the C1 and C2 slots at the J3 and J4 monitoring ports.
- If the assembly is done permanently, the eight leads of each connector and both leads of each capacitor must be soldered carefully.
- After the assembly is done, the Throwing Star LAN Tap is connected by Ethernet cables in line with the target network at J1 and J2.
- One or both of the monitoring ports J3 and J4 are connected with Ethernet cables to one or two monitoring devices.
- To capture the network traffic, a software such as WireShark or tcptump is used on the monitoring device.
Components
The following figure shows how the LAN traffic sniffing device can be implemented into the existing LAN network. From here on out, it does not matter whether the Kit or Pro edition is used - both work the same.
Step 1
Enter these commands in the shell
echo foo echo bar
Step 2
Make sure to read
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