The Top Receivers report reveals devices receiving the most traffic based on a global level, source level, or selected interface level in the selected direction (Inbound, Outbound, Inbound and Outbound, or Bounce). This report type enables you to visualize data using several different charts including a world map.

Understand column data

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

  • Receiver. Top receiver device name.
  • Location. Field composed of top combined Cities with, State, and Country identifiers included.
  • Bytes. Number of bytes received.
  • Bit Rate. Average bit rate, in bits per second (bps), for the selected date range.
  • Byte Percentage. Percentage of the total traffic.

To display Flow and Packet measurements, click a column heading ( ) for column selection list ( ). You can also include:

  • IP address. Receiver's IP address.
  • Hostname. Receiver's hostname.
  • Domain. Receiver's domain.
  • Previous Hostnames. Top receiver's previous hostnames.
  • City. Top combined cities (both sender and receivers).
  • Subdivision. Subdivision for the current city.
  • Country. Country for the current city.
  • Latitude. Degrees latitude associated with the current city.
  • Longitude. Degrees longitude associated with the current city.
  • Flows. Flows received from the Flow Sources (switch or router NetFlow observation points).

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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.