Wi-Fi Array196 Configuring the Wi-Fi ArrayNetFlowThis window allows you to enable or disable the sending of NetFlow informationto a designated collector. NetFlow is a proprietary but open network protocoldeveloped by Cisco Systems for collecting IP traffic information. When NetFlowis enabled, the Array will send IP flow information (traffic statistics) to thedesignated collector.NetFlow sends per-flow network traffic information from the Array. Networkmanagers can use a NetFlow collector to view the statistics on a per-flow basisand use this information to make key decisions. Knowing how many packets andbytes are sent to and from certain IP addresses or across specific networkinterfaces allows administrators to track usage by various areas. Traffic flowinformation may be used to engineer networks for better performance.Figure 115. NetFlowProcedure for Configuring NetFlow1. Enable NetFlow: Choose Yes to enable NetFlow functionality, or chooseNo to disable this feature.2. NetFlow Collector Host (Domain or IP): If you enabled NetFlow, enterthe domain name or IP address of the collector.3. NetFlow Collector Port: If you enabled NetFlow, enter the port on thecollector host to which to send data.
