Catalyst 2950 SPANNING

No, the SMI is a Layer 2 only, the EMI is Layer 3 also.

Could it be the difference between a 2950 SI and a 2950 EI?

I have had no problems spanning on the 2950's you should add the direction to your source statement:

"monitor session 1 source interface fa0/19 both" (direction could also be either rx or tx instead)

Do a "no monitor session all" if you are still having problems and then re-enter the commands.

I am not sure what you mean by "2950 will only send and receive SPAN data on the source port (bit crap really!)." Could this be a typo?

Assuming that the speed and duplex settings match on both ports it should work with the 'both' 'rx' or 'tx' addition to the source statement.

Regards,

Martin

Well I read that once you set a destination interface, that port will only send the mirrored packets - if will not accept any other traffic from the device attached to it e.g the computer with the sniffer installed - which is why I assume I cant ping anything when I plug into that port. Duplex settings are all set to auto.

When I done a 'sh monitor session 1 detail', It stated that I was monitoring 'both' (tx and rx), but I did not specify this, was set by default - I will however try what you suggested.

what version + revision of IOS are you running? Thanks

Gareth

Just thought id let you know its now working!! very pleased! only thing i've done differantly was ptting 'both' at the end of the command. Thanks for your help :)

Gareth