Juniper Networks IDP250 Network Card User Manual


 
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Chapter 8
Advanced Configuration
This chapter describes advanced configuration options and has the following
sections:
Advanced Deployment Modes on page 43
IDP High Availability Deployment Modes on page 46
Advanced Deployment Modes
Most IDP sensors are configured in passive sniffer or transparent mode. However,
the IDP 75, 250, and 800 sensors can also be configured in bridge, router, or
proxy-ARP mode.
Bridge Mode
Figure 21 shows a sensor that is configured in bridge mode. Table 14 lists the
advantages and disadvantages of bridge mode.