Packet capture is the process of recording network traffic in the form of packets as data streams back and forth over Wi-Fi or wired connections. Packet captures can help you analyze network problems, debug client/server communications, track applications and content, ensure that users are adhering to administration policies, and verify network security.
Important Note: Packet Capture on these devices is limited to receive traffic only.
When you open the app you will see the gear icon for configuration.
File Size Limit: Tap this field to specify a size for the capture file. The default size is 1 MB, and largest size allowed is 1000 MB. The capture stops when the captured file reaches this size. When capture is running, the capture screen
displays the current file size as data is captured.
Slice Size: Tap this field to select a specific frame slice size or enter a custom value. The Slice Size setting limits how much of each packet is captured. A smaller slice size is useful when you are interested in the packet’s header
but do not need to see all the payload data. The default is Full Packet.
Capture Port: Tap to select either the Wired or Wi-Fi test port.
Channel: Tap the channel button to set the channel on which packets are captured.
Channel Width: (Appears only if you select a Channel number in the 5-GHz or 6-GHz band, above channel 14). Tap to select a width of 20, 40, 80, or (for 6-GHz band only) 160 MHz.
BSSID/MAC: Enter a BSSID to capture only packets going to or from the target device.
