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Javvin Packet Analyzer is easy to install and configure for a variety of operating environments. This chapter describes the minimum system requirements for Javvin Packet Analyzer and presents recommended configuration according to different network scale. It illustrates how to install the program in various environments, explains how to configure your system to get desired network data and gives some topologic examples.

Note: Please do not install Javvin Packet Analyzer on a public machine or server to prevent unauthorized access to the program.

System requirements

Javvin Packet Analyzer can be installed on many Windows operation systems, such as Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows 2003. Your system's performance and configuration will affect the running status of Javvin Packet Analyzer. The following minimum requirements are the base line to install and run Javvin Packet Analyzer normally; it would be better if your system has a higher configuration, especially in a busy or big network.

• Minimum requirements:
  • P3 500 CPU
  • 256 MB RAM
  • Windows 2000 (SP 4 or later), Windows XP (SP 1 or later), Windows 2003
  • Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher
• Recommended requirements:
  • P4 3.0G CPU
  • 512 MB RAM or more
  • Windows 2000 (SP 4 or later), Windows XP (SP 1 or later), Windows 2003
  • Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher

The documentation makes extensive use of the Microsoft HTML Help system. Please make sure that Microsoft HTML Help components are installed on your system.

Note: You are required to have the "Administrator" level privileges on supported operating system in order to load and unload device drivers, or to select a network adapter for using the program to capture packets.
Dual CPU servers are not supported.

Installation and configuration

Javvin Packet Analyzer can monitor and analyze the data transmitted in intranet and/or between intranet and extranet, or over VLAN; however, only with correct installation and configuration can the program work properly. The following sections introduce how to install and configure Javvin Packet Analyzer in different network environments, including shared network and switched network.

Installing Javvin Packet Analyzer

Before install Javvin Packet Analyzer, please carefully read the system requirements and the ReadMe file that comes with the program. To avoid possible incompatibilities, it is recommended that you uninstall any earlier or trial version of Javvin Packet Analyzer and close all running applications.

Installation Process:

• When you launch the installation file, the first window you will see is the Welcome screen, telling you that Javvin Packet Analyzer will be installed on your machine.
• Read the License Agreement carefully in the next screen to understand our terms and conditions concerning possession and use of Javvin Packet Analyzer. You must accept the terms of the license agreement to continue the installation.
• The next screen presents the important information from the ReadMe file.
• The next Select Destination Location dialog suggests the default location in which to install Javvin Packet Analyzer. Use the browse button to designate an alternate installation location.
• Select a start menu folder in the next screen. Use the browse button to designate an alternate start menu folder.
• Select Additional Tasks in the next screen.
• Now you are Ready to Install Javvin Packet Analyzer on your machine. Click Installto start installation.
• When installation is complete, the final setup complete screen is displayed. From this dialog, you may choose to view the ReadMe file or launch the program.

Uninstall

To uninstall Javvin Packet Analyzer and its components, select one of the following:

• Choose Uninstall from Javvin Packet Analyzer program group.
• Open the Control Panel window and double click the Add/Remove programs icon, search the list for Javvin Packet Analyzerand then remove it.