Packet Capture Settings

Last Updated : Aug 30, 2026 |
Prolog information
Supported for IP Office Release 10.0 and higher. This menu allows the configuration of packet capture on one or all of the server's LAN interfaces. When enabled, traffic is logged to tcpdump log files that can be downloaded from the LogsDownload menu along with other log files.
Field/Controls
Description
Interface
Default = All
This field allows selection of the server LAN interface to which packet capture is applied when run.
Maximum File Size (MB)
Default = 100MB, Range = 1MB to 2000MB
This field sets the maximum size of each individual log file size. When the current file reaches this size a new log file is started.
Maximum File Number
Default = 10, Minimum = 1
This field sets the maximum number of packet capture log files. On reaching this limit, when the server starts a new log file it also automatically deletes the oldest log file.
Maximum Total Size (MB)
Default = 5120MB
This field shows the total allowed file space for packet capture log files. The combined values of the fields above cannot exceed this value.
Start/Stop
Default = Stopped
These buttons control whether packet capture logging is running or not.