In quick and dirty environments, I've often used that tactic. Typically managed switches will show per port statistics. I'll simply unplug the port using up all the bandwidth, sit back, and wait for the offending user to complain of problems. Why hunt them down when they can come to you? :-)
Tim Nelson Systems/Network Support Rockbochs Inc. (218)727-4332 x105 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Mansfield" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 4:33:58 AM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central Subject: Re: [pfSense Support] Tracking a specific user Joshua Galvez wrote: > I'm managing a firewall on DSL connection, and every so often I see ... > How can I go about identifying what this traffic is, and who is the low-tech solution: sometimes simply watching the lights on the hub or switch will give you an idea... depending how ruthless you are, you could pull the cable out and see if the traffic drops! if using a managed switch it may give per-port stats. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
