Wireshark for Silicon Labs Hardware Version 1.0.0 (October 16, 2025) Release Notes#

Integration guide for capturing and analyzing wireless traffic from Silicon Labs hardware using Wireshark with Simplicity Device Manager (SDM).

Release Summary#

Key Features#

Added in 1.0.0#

  • SDM Extcap Integration: External capture interface setup through SDM for Wireshark integration.

  • Protocol Dissectors: Complete dissection including Silicon Labs proprietary layers for Wi-SUN, Zigbee, and Thread protocols.

  • Dual Setup Methods: Configure integration through SDM UI or command-line interface.

  • Capture Interface Management: Create and manage capture interfaces for grouping and capturing from multiple adapters.

  • Comprehensive FAQ: Troubleshooting guide covering offline analysis, decryption key configuration, display filters, adapter discovery, and capture interface issues

Bug Fixes#

Fixed in 1.0.0#

  • None - Initial release

Removed/Deprecated Features#

  • None

Known Issues and Limitations#

  • Protocol Support: Supported protocols are limited to those that have dissectors available in Wireshark.

  • SDM Capturing Bugs: Known capturing bugs in Simplicity Device Manager might effect capture functionality.