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If the switch has snmp abilities you can monitor network information about the switch using something like mrtg. &nbsp;You would not be able to monitor instant messaging and web sites using that, at least not to my knowledge. &nbsp;However, it sounds like you want a proxy server, which would allow you to do this.
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If the switch has snmp abilities you can monitor network information about the switch using something like mrtg.  You would not be able to monitor instant messaging and web sites using that, at least not to my knowledge.  However, it sounds like you want a proxy server, which would allow you to do this.

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I have a 3com switch and want to monitor traffice using third party software. &nbsp;My question is how can I do that with the switch? &nbsp;I want to be able to monitor instant messenging and web sites and stuff like that. &nbsp;Could somoene give me instructions on how to set it up or what I need in order to set it up. &nbsp;Thanks
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I have a 3com switch and want to monitor traffice using third party software.  My question is how can I do that with the switch?  I want to be able to monitor instant messenging and web sites and stuff like that.  Could somoene give me instructions on how to set it up or what I need in order to set it up.  Thanks

HOW TO MONITOR INSTANT MESSENGING ON A 3COM SWITCH

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