.. _Interfaces:

Interfaces
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ntopng uses interfaces to perform its tasks. One or more interfaces are required by ntopng to properly execute. Interfaces are specified to ntopng using option :code:`-i`. Multiple types of interface exist.

This section introduces the concept of interfaces and discusses differences, pros and cons of each interface type.

.. toctree::
    :maxdepth: 2

    packet_vs_zmq
    interfaces_vs_view_interfaces
    ntap_interface