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Plug-In Overview

Plug-ins are downloadable files that extend the functionality of an existing software release. Most plug-ins fall into one of two general categories:

Classification plug-ins, which can either add the ability to classify new applications, or enhance classification performance for previously-supported applications.
Feature plug-ins, which add new software features to your unit. Types of feature plug-ins include Xpress (such as an Xpress compression algorithm), Adaptive Response (which adds the Adaptive Response feature to your unit), and Reporting (such as Real-Time Graphs).

When Packeteer creates a new plug-in, the file will be posted on a Packeteer server for download. You can view and download plug-in files compatible with your software version through the PacketWise browser interface, by using the Packeteer support web site, or with the update command in the CLI.

Note: users with a current customer support contract can download and install plug-ins for free. Please contact your reseller to purchase a support contract.

Tutorial: Installing and Removing Plug-Ins on a PacketShaper (requires Flash player)

Plug-In Benefits

By enhancing your software release with plug-ins, you can:

Add classification capabilities for new or updated applications.
Add new features to your unit, such as Adaptive Response.
Extend reporting and troubleshooting capabilities with reporting tools such as Real-Time Graphs and Host Analysis.

Notes:

Most plug-ins are version-specific. When you view available plug-ins through the PacketWise browser interface or by using the update command in the CLI, only those plug-ins compatible with your PacketWise software version will be shown.
New releases of PacketWise software generally incorporate the classification capabilities of previously-released classification plug-ins.
To activate a plug-in after downloading it, you will need to reset your unit.