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> When started from the main menu and logging is enabled, the IP traffic
monitor prompts you for a log file name. The default name is
<TT
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> When started with the <SAMP
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>On busy networks, the display may become cluttered with traffic you're not
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> At any time, you can press X or Q to return to the main menu (or back to
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