# List of XMPP relays

**XMPP relays** are communication points between the various machines on your network.

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##### Why this is useful:

This allows you to see all active connections and understand how machines communicate with each other.

##### Steps:

1. In the menu, click **“List of Relays”.**
2. A page opens with a list of relays.
3. For each relay, you’ll see several pieces of information, such as:
    
    
    - The name (called **JID**)
    - The **cluster** it belongs to
    - The cluster **description**
    - The **number of** managed **machines**:
        
        
        - Total number of machines
        - Number of machines not inventoried online
    - Its classes
    - Its **MAC** address, also known as the physical address
    - **The** relay's**IP address**
4. You also have access to a number of quick actions.

##### Tip:

You can **search for** a relay by typing a keyword into the search bar at the top of the list.