TheInterface Usage report reveals Network Traffic Analysis source, incoming and outgoing interface traffic totals (and trends) for the selected period. Interfaces can be displayed separately, or grouped together by name. If you group by interface name, all interfaces under a single display name are summed, and all data displayed is a total for those interfaces.

Understand column data

The default view of each report contains a grid with the following columns:

  • Interface. Device hostname, IP address, or custom label.
  • Incoming Bytes. Traffic volume received on the interface.
  • Incoming Rate. Total average rate of inbound traffic.
  • Incoming 95th Percentile. Usage is at or below this figure 95% of the time. (Raw data calculation.)
  • Outgoing Bytes. Total bytes transmitted from the interface.
  • Outgoing Rate. Total average rate of outbound traffic.
  • Outgoing 95th Percentile. Usage is at or below this figure 95% of the time. (Raw data calculation.)

Click a column heading ( ) to display the column selection listing . You can also include:

  • Source Name. Device hostname, IP address, or custom label.
  • Interface Name. Textual name of the interface (ifName).
  • SNMP Index. Network interface SNMP table identifier (ifIndex).
  • Incoming Minimum. Minimum incoming rate observed.
  • Incoming Maximum. Maximum incoming rate observed.
  • Incoming Standard Deviation. Standard deviation of the incoming rate.
  • Outgoing Minimum. Minimum outgoing rate observed.
  • Outgoing Maximum. Maximum outgoing rate observed.
  • Outgoing Standard Deviation. Standard deviation of the outgoing rate.
Tip: Interfaces with an index of 0 denote the NULL interface.

Generate a report

Choose source.
  • Choose a networking device or single physical or virtual interface.
  • Choose traffic direction across an interface.

Choose time constraints. (,) Choose times. (For recently observed measurements, select Last Polled from the Date Range drop down list.)

Chart, adjust output, and visualize. Apply chart, geo mapping (World Map), and display options in Report Settings dialog (optional).

  • Export report data

    Report data can be exported from WhatsUp Gold, reused, and distributed in multiple formats. Select Expand () from the Dashboard Options () menu. After the report has been expanded, select the Export Data icon to access the following options:

    • HTML. Generate and download a .htm file presenting your report data as it appears in the WhatsUp Gold user interface.
    • Excel. Generate and download a .xml spreadsheet containing your report data.
    • CSV. Generate and download a .csv file containing your report data.
    • Text. Generate and download a .txt file containing your report data.
    • Schedule Export. Set a recurring date and time, format, and email destination for report data export.