Protocol analyzer

Short description: Tool for analyzing signals and data traffic

A protocol analyzer is a tool (hardware or software) used to capture and analyze signals and data traffic over a communication channel. Such a channel varies from a local computer bus to a satellite link, that provides a means of communication using a standard communication protocol (networked or point-to-point). Each type of communication protocol has a different tool to collect and analyze signals and data.

Specific types of protocol analyzers include:

* A telecom network protocol analyzer
* A network packet analyzer such as Wireshark[1]
* A bus analyzer
* An IP load tester

## References

1. ↑ "Using Wireshark for Packet Captures". Meraki. 2022-06-08. https://documentation.meraki.com/General_Administration/Tools_and_Troubleshooting/Using_Wireshark_for_Packet_Captures.

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