Sniffer® Portable Professional User's Guide - NetScout

Chapter 5
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Figure 5-16. Global Statistics > Topology Surfing Tab (Wireless
Network)
For each channel on the wireless network, the Topology Surfing tab
provides the statistics listed and described in Table 5-12.
Table 5-12. Counters in the Topology Surfing Tab (1 of 2)
Counter Description
Topology The wireless network topology for these
statistics. For example, A for 802.11A, B for
802.11b, and so on.
Ch. No. The wireless network channel for these
statistics.
Packets The number of packets seen on this channel.
Octets The number of bytes seen on this channel.
Errors The number of error packets seen on this
channel. Error packets include CRC errors,
undersize errors, oversize errors, WEP ICV
errors, and PLCP errors.
Data The number of data packets seen on this
channel. Data packets are used to transmit
data between stations.
Cntl The number of Control Packets seen on this
channel. Control packets are used to
regulate the transmission of data packets
after initial authentication has taken place.