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Why do some network types show as unknown?

Andy Scott avatar
Written by Andy Scott
Updated over 5 months ago

Operata captures a parameter called networkType from within the WebRTC RTCIceCandidateStats, the networkType is one of the following values:

  • bluetooth - tethered to a BT connection

  • cellular - via 3G, 4G, 5G

  • ethernet - a wired local LAN

  • wifi - wireless LAN

  • wimax - WiMAX connection

  • vpn - the underlying network type is not available, and abstracted by the VPN virtual interface

  • unknown - unable or unwilling to identify the underlying connection technology

In some cases "unknown" is reported due to security/permission configuration at an OS level or group policy.

In some instances, the network type will show for some network interfaces (or IP subnets) but not others, for the same agent.

Your OS or security teams may provide specific policy details.

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