Register a sensor

Registering the sensor takes place within the sensor console. Once registered, the sensor will call home, provision itself, and then be ready to ingest raw mirrored traffic.

See Verifying Network Connectivity to troubleshoot connectivity issues.

Registering a sensor requires an Internet connection. =Please ensure that the appliance is connected before proceeding.

To register a sensor:

1. Log in to the sensor console.

2. Select Provision Sensor or type v.

   

3. Enter the registration code in the text box. See Generate a registration code.

   

4. Select Provision Sensor to begin the registration process. The Status changes to Sensor is provisioning.

5. Wait for the Status to change to Online.

Troubleshooting

To troubleshoot connectivity issues:

1. Go to Settings > Sensors.

2. Click Visible Devices.

3. Next to View, click Over Time.