Finisar Surveyor - Manual (Page 305)

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Expert Features
Network Layer
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Zero Broadcast Address
Counter
Zero Broadcast Address is a counter of all events where the destination network
addresses is all zeros. A count of all Zero Broadcast Address events displays in the
Overview counters of Expert View.
Expert Symptom
Zero Broadcast Address events are automatically logged as expert symptoms. The
Symptom Summary field provides an indication that a zero network address has
been discovered. For example:
Addr=[0.0.0.0]
Diagnostic Details
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Problem Description:
A packet with a zero network address in its destination has been received.
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Probable Cause(s):
1. A protocol analyzer has been transmitting error packets.
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Recommended Action(s):
1. Find out the source device and fix the problem.