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etherHistoryBroadcastPkts
Module: RMON-MIB
OID (symbolic): RMON-MIB::etherHistoryBroadcastPkts
OID (numeric): 1.3.6.1.2.1.16.2.2.1.7
Node type: OBJECT-TYPE
Type: Counter32
Access: read-only
Description:
The number of good packets received during this sampling interval that were directed to the broadcast address.
What is etherHistoryBroadcastPkts?
This object counts valid broadcast packets (those addressed to all nodes on a network segment) received during a specific sampling interval in RMON monitoring. Broadcast traffic can consume significant bandwidth if excessive, impacting network performance. An operator would examine this counter to identify broadcast storms or unusual broadcast patterns that might indicate network misconfiguration or security issues.
Examples
Walk all instances (SNMPv2c):
snmpwalk -v2c -c public <target> 1.3.6.1.2.1.16.2.2.1.7 snmpwalk -v2c -c public <target> RMON-MIB::etherHistoryBroadcastPkts
Get a specific instance (index 1):
snmpget -v2c -c public <target> 1.3.6.1.2.1.16.2.2.1.7.1 snmpget -v2c -c public <target> RMON-MIB::etherHistoryBroadcastPkts.1
OID Breakdown
| Numeric OID | Name | Module |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | iso | LANART-AGENT |
| 1.3 | org | BIANCA-BRICK-PPP-MIB |
| 1.3.6 | dod | BIANCA-BRICK-PPP-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1 | internet | BIANCA-BRICK-PPP-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.2 | mgmt | BKTEL-HFC862-BASE-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.2.1 | mib_2 | CHECKPOINT-MIB-2 |
| 1.3.6.1.2.1.16 | rmon | LBHUB-BOOM-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.2.1.16.2 | history | LBHUB-BOOM-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.2.1.16.2.2 | etherHistoryTable | RFC1271-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.2.1.16.2.2.1 | etherHistoryEntry | RFC1271-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.2.1.16.2.2.1.7 | etherHistoryBroadcastPkts | RMON-MIB |