What is a difference between an inline and a tap mode traffic monitoring?

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Felix Imafidon · Accepted Answer

Inline mode monitors traffic path, examining any traffic at a wire speed, while a tap mode monitors traffic as it crosses the network.

Felix Imafidon · Answer

Inline monitors traffic without examining other devices, while a tap mode tags traffic and examines the data from monitoring devices.

Felix Imafidon · Answer

Tap mode monitors traffic direction, while inline mode keeps packet data as it passes through the monitoring devices.

Felix Imafidon · Answer

Tap mode monitors packets and t heir content with the highest speed, while the inline mode draws a packet path for analysis.

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