NetFlow Version 5 Configuration Procedures

To configure typical Netflow version 5 flow reporting:
1
Click the Settings tab.
2
For Report Connections in the Settings section, select either of these radio buttons:
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Interface-based
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Firewall/App Rules-based

When enabled, the flows reported are based on the initiator or responder interface or on already existing firewall rules.

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NOTE: This step is optional, but is required if flow reporting is done on selected interfaces.
3
Click the External Collector tab.
4
Select the Send Flows and Real-Time Data To External Collector checkbox.
5
Select Netflow version-5 from the External Flow Reporting Format drop-down menu.
6
Specify the External Collector’s IP address in the provided field.
7
Optionally, for the Source IP to Use for Collector on a VPN Tunnel, specify the source IP if the external collector must be reached by a VPN tunnel.
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NOTE: This step is required if the external collector must be reached by a VPN tunnel.
8
Specify the External Collector’s UDP port number in the provided field. The default port is 2055.
9
Click the Accept button at the top of the page.
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NOTE: You may need to reboot the device to completely enable this configuration.