Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Unlock the power of port mirroring—a must‑have tool for network troubleshooting, traffic analysis, and device monitoring. In this video, AutomationDirect explains how Ethernet switch port mirroring works, why it’s essential for diagnosing communication issues, and how maintenance teams, engineers, and IT professionals rely on it to gain real‑time visibility into network behavior.
You’ll learn:
What port mirroring is
How switches duplicate network traffic
How to select source and destination ports
Why mirrored ports should only be used for monitoring
How port mirroring helps diagnose slowdowns, errors, and automation device communication
How security tools use mirrored traffic for intrusion detection
Port mirroring is simple to configure, powerful to use, and essential for effective network monitoring—especially in industrial automation.
***This video is for educational purposes only. Always follow your company's safety procedures and all applicable local codes and regulations. AutomationDirect is not liable for any misuse of this information.
To learn more: AutomationDirect.com/communication?utm_source=sXlEcYqxpZ8&utm_medium=VideoTeamDescription - (VID-CM-0061)
Online Support Page: community.automationdirect.com/s/contactsupport?utm_source=sXlEcYqxpZ8&utm_medium=VideoTeamDescription
**Please check our website for our most up-to-date product pricing and availability.
#PortMirroring #NetworkMonitoring #IndustrialNetworking #NetworkTroubleshooting #AutomationDirect #EthernetSwitch #PacketAnalysis #IndustrialAutomation #NetworkSecurity #PLCNetworking
Related AutomationDirect.com part numbers: 852-1322, 852-1813/000-001, 852-1328, 852-1813, 852-1812, 852-1816, SE-SW5M-2ST, SE-SW10MG-2P, SE-SW5M, SE-SW16M, SE-SW5M-2SC, SEP1-SW5U, SEP1-SW5U-T, SEP1-SW8U, SEP1-SW8U-T, SEP1-SW5UG-1P-T, SEP1-SW6UG-1P-T, SEP1-SW7UG-2P-T, SEP1-SW10UG-2P-T, SEP1-SW12UG-2P-T, SEP1-SWP2A5UG-T, SEP1-SWP2A8UG-T, SEP1-SWP2A10UG-2P-T
Unlock the power of port mirroring—a must‑have tool for network troubleshooting, traffic analysis, and device monitoring. In this video, AutomationDirect explains how Ethernet switch port mirroring works, why it’s essential for diagnosing communication issues, and how maintenance teams, engineers, and IT professionals rely on it to gain real‑time visibility into network behavior.
You’ll learn:
What port mirroring is
How switches duplicate network traffic
How to select source and destination ports
Why mirrored ports should only be used for monitoring
How port mirroring helps diagnose slowdowns, errors, and automation device communication
How security tools use mirrored traffic for intrusion detection
Port mirroring is simple to configure, powerful to use, and essential for effective network monitoring—especially in industrial automation.
***This video is for educational purposes only. Always follow your company's safety procedures and all applicable local codes and regulations. AutomationDirect is not liable for any misuse of this information.
To learn more: AutomationDirect.com/communication?utm_source=sXlEcYqxpZ8&utm_medium=VideoTeamDescription - (VID-CM-0061)
Online Support Page: community.automationdirect.com/s/contactsupport?utm_source=sXlEcYqxpZ8&utm_medium=VideoTeamDescription
**Please check our website for our most up-to-date product pricing and availability.
#PortMirroring #NetworkMonitoring #IndustrialNetworking #NetworkTroubleshooting #AutomationDirect #EthernetSwitch #PacketAnalysis #IndustrialAutomation #NetworkSecurity #PLCNetworking
Related AutomationDirect.com part numbers: 852-1322, 852-1813/000-001, 852-1328, 852-1813, 852-1812, 852-1816, SE-SW5M-2ST, SE-SW10MG-2P, SE-SW5M, SE-SW16M, SE-SW5M-2SC, SEP1-SW5U, SEP1-SW5U-T, SEP1-SW8U, SEP1-SW8U-T, SEP1-SW5UG-1P-T, SEP1-SW6UG-1P-T, SEP1-SW7UG-2P-T, SEP1-SW10UG-2P-T, SEP1-SW12UG-2P-T, SEP1-SWP2A5UG-T, SEP1-SWP2A8UG-T, SEP1-SWP2A10UG-2P-T
