Network Taps & Aggregators

Test Access Ports or Taps create access ports for monitoring by splitting or regenerating the network signal which allows IT personnel to easily monitor a network link. Typically taps are placed between network devices such as switches, routers, or firewalls, in order to provide network and security administrators a permanent access point for monitoring devices. A large benefit of taps is the elimination of downtime to run cabling directly to the monitoring device from the network devices, this eliminates possible cabling issues as well as saves IT personnel time. The monitoring device which is connected to the Tap receives traffic as if it were in line, including all errors.