User can enable packet streaming feature on both wired and wireless interfaces on specified APs using web UI. You must enable this feature on a per-AP basis. It allows multiple users to execute AP packet capturing, but only a single AP can execute one capturing task at a time. For a single user can capture tasks in multiple APs, but batch operation is not allowed. Only users with full access permission can execute AP packet capturing.
To configure Packet Capture:
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From the
Access Points page, select the AP from the list.
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Click
More and select
Packet Capture.
The
Packet Capture dialog box appears.
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Configure the
Capture Mode:
- Stream to Wireshark
- Capture Interface Select the required wireless or wired interface
- For 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, update the following details:
Wireshark station IP: Enter the IP address.
MAC Address Filter: Enter the MAC address.
Frame Type Filter: Click the required options from Management, Control, and Data.
- For Wired Interface, update the following details:
Wireshark station IP: Enter the IP address.
LAN Port: Choose the LAN port.
- Save to file
- Capture Interface Select the required wireless or wired interface
- For 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, update the following details:
MAC Address Filter: Enter the MAC address.
Frame Type Filter: Click the required options from Management, Control, and Data.
- For Wired Interface, update the following details:
MAC Address Filter: Enter the MAC address.
LAN Port: Choose the LAN port.
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Click
Start.
