By default, FMAudit WebAudit broadcasts a general request over the LAN (local area network) using SNMP.  Other site locations that are networked over a WAN (wide area network) will most likely require Unicast settings.   This is due to network firewalls, routers, switches or similar devices that will typically block the general broadcast.  Networked devices respond with their specific IP address to this request, in addition to the patented FMAudit Agent that supports printers attached via Parallel or USB.

FMAudit WebAudit uses a highly compacted query that filters and optimizes any further network traffic to printers, copier and MFP's alone, where upon FMAudit WebAudit audits the networked printer with more specific queries. By default these queries access general and manufacturer proprietary object identifiers and in addition to other areas beyond the MIB using FMAudit's Hyper Meter Technology™.

You may also choose to query only specific IP addresses during an audit, and forego the general broadcast. The amount of network traffic is minimal as a result, even with 1,000's of devices on the network.