Load Generator Configuration > Connection tab

This tab enables monitoring or running Vusers over a firewall. It also allows you to select a connection profile for communication between the load generator and the MI Listener or the Data Hub.

To access, click Controller toolbar > Load Generators button > Add > More .

Important:

If the load generator is connected, you cannot change values in this tab. To disconnect a load generator, select it in the Load Generators dialog box and click Disconnect. The load generator status changes to Down, and you can change the settings.
If the load generator is localhost, this tab is disabled.

User interface elements are described below:

UI Element	Description
Choose Network Profile	A drop-down list of network profiles defining the connection properties of the load generator. Each profile defines whether to connect using direct TCP connection, using MI Listener, or using the Data Hub. It also includes information to connect to the load generator using a proxy (if relevant). Click Browse to open the Network Profile Manager. For details, see Network Profile Manager dialog box.
Enable Monitoring over Firewall	Enables monitoring over firewall for this load generator.

UI Element

Description

Choose Network Profile

A drop-down list of network profiles defining the connection properties of the load generator. Each profile defines whether to connect using direct TCP connection, using MI Listener, or using the Data Hub. It also includes information to connect to the load generator using a proxy (if relevant).

Click Browse to open the Network Profile Manager. For details, see Network Profile Manager dialog box.

Enable Monitoring over Firewall

Enables monitoring over firewall for this load generator.