Capturing Network Traffic#

This section provides comprehensive guides for capturing network traffic from Silicon Labs hardware using Wireshark integrated with Simplicity Device Manager (SDM).

Available Capture Methods#

Choose the method that best fits your workflow:

UI-Based Capturing#

Use the SDM graphical interface to:

  • Visually manage adapters and capture interfaces.

  • Configure adapters using drag-and-drop actions.

  • Easily set up single or multi-adapter captures.

CLI-Based Capturing#

Use SDM command-line tools to:

  • Scripted and automated workflows

  • Programmatic capture interface management

  • Integration with development pipelines

What You Can Capture#

Both methods support capturing traffic from:

  • Single adapters - Monitor traffic from one specific device.

  • Multiple adapters - Aggregate traffic from multiple devices into a single capture stream.

  • Supported protocols - Wi-SUN, Zigbee, and Thread.

Before You Start#

Complete the Getting Started setup guide to ensure Wireshark is properly configured with SDM.

Need Help?#

See the FAQ section for troubleshooting common issues and advanced configuration options.