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Connection Management

Monitor and manage network connections in InterceptSuite.

Overview​

The Connection tab provides comprehensive monitoring of network connections, allowing you to track source and destination ports, connection status, and manage connection data for analysis purposes.

Connection Monitoring​

Connection Information​

The connection tab displays detailed information about each network connection:

  • Source Port - The originating port number for the connection
  • Destination Port - The target port number for the connection
  • Connection Status - Shows whether the connection is currently active or not
  • Connection ID - Unique identifier for each connection

Connection Status Tracking​

Active Connections:

  • Live Status - Real-time monitoring of connection state
  • Port Information - Source and destination port details
  • Session Tracking - Monitor ongoing network sessions

Disconnected Connections:

  • Disconnection Detection - Automatically detects when connections are terminated
  • Termination Source - Identifies whether disconnection was initiated by server or client
  • Historical Record - Maintains record of disconnected connections

Connection ID Usage​

Cross-Feature Integration​

You can use the Connection ID across different InterceptSuite features:

Connection Status Verification​

  • Connection Tab - Check if a connection ID shows any disconnection status
  • Status Indicator - If disconnection is present, it means the connection was terminated by either server or client

Proxy History Integration​

  • Connection Tracking - Use the same connection ID in Proxy History to review packet data
  • Status Correlation - Cross-reference connection status with packet history

Intercept Integration​

  • Real-time Monitoring - Use connection ID in Intercept feature to check if connection is active
  • Session Validation - Verify connection status before intercepting packets

Connection Status Workflow​

  1. Monitor Connection Tab - Check connection status using Connection ID
  2. Verify in Proxy History - Use same Connection ID to review related packets
  3. Cross-check in Intercept - Validate connection status before interception
  4. Status Correlation - Understand connection lifecycle across all features

Connection Management​

Context Menu Options​

When you right-click on the connection table, you can access management options:

Available Actions​

  • Copy - Copy selected connection information to clipboard
  • Clear Selected - Delete the selected connection entries
  • Clear All - Delete all connection entries from the table

Data Management​

Connection Data Importance:

  • Port Information Storage - Connection tab stores essential port information
  • PCAP Export Dependency - Required for accurate PCAP file generation (Professional version)
  • Cross-reference Support - Enables correlation between features

Clearing Considerations:

  • Impact on PCAP Export - Clearing connections affects PCAP file accuracy
  • Port Information Loss - Deleted connections lose associated port data
  • Feature Integration - May affect cross-feature connection tracking

Use Cases​

Network Monitoring​

  • Connection Tracking - Monitor active and terminated connections
  • Port Analysis - Analyze source and destination port patterns
  • Session Management - Track connection lifecycles

Troubleshooting​

  • Connection Status - Verify if connection issues are client or server-side
  • Cross-feature Analysis - Use Connection ID to correlate data across features
  • Historical Analysis - Review connection patterns over time

Data Analysis​

  • Connection Correlation - Link connection data with proxy history and intercept logs
  • Status Verification - Validate connection state before performing operations
  • Comprehensive Tracking - Maintain complete connection audit trail

Best Practices​

  • Regular Monitoring - Check connection status regularly for active sessions
  • Connection ID Tracking - Use Connection ID consistently across all features
  • Data Retention - Consider keeping connection data for PCAP export capabilities
  • Status Verification - Always verify connection status before interception operations