Using the Network Statistics Monitor

This monitor uses Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) to query a device to collect data on three device protocols, Internet Protocol (IP), Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), and User Datagram Protocol (UDP), and alerts you when the thresholds you specify are met or exceeded. For example, you can use the IP received discarded threshold monitor to watch for situations where a router with Quality of Service (QOS) has priorities set for Voice over IP (VoIP).

For more information, see Example - Using a Network Statistic Monitor to check for IP data received and discarded.

Note: This feature is only available in WhatsUp Gold Premium Edition. To update your license, visit the MyIpswitch portal.

To configure a Network Statistics Monitor:

1. Go to the Active Monitor Library.
   • From the web interface, click GO. The GO menu appears.
   • If the WhatsUp section is not visible, click WhatsUp. The WhatsUp section of the GO menu appears.
   • Select Configure > Active Monitor Library. The Active Monitor Library appears.

     - or -

   • From the main menu bar of the console, select Configure > Active Monitor Library. The Active Monitor Library appears.
2. In the Active Monitor Library, do one of the following:
   • Click New. The Select Active Monitor Type dialog appears.
   • Select Network Statistics Monitor from the list, then click OK. The Add Network Statistics Monitor dialog appears.

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     Select an existing Network Statistics Monitor, then click Edit. The monitor properties dialog appears.

3. Enter or select the appropriate information in the following fields.
   • Name. Enter a name for the monitor. This name is displayed in the Active Monitor Library.
   • Description. Enter a short description for the monitor. This description is displayed next to the monitor name in the Active Monitor Library.
   • Thresholds to monitor. Select the IP, TCP, and/or UDP thresholds you want to monitor.

   Tip: To configure individual settings, select a threshold, then click Configure.

   Note: You can only configure one threshold at a time.

   • Object ID. The OID of the most recently selected parameter.
   • Description. The description of the most recently selected parameter.
4. Click OK to save changes.

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