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Introduction
Models, Editions, and Configurations
Model Comparison
Bluetooth Tracker
Bluetooth Explorer
Bluetooth Vanguard
How to Check the Analyzer's Model, Edition, Features
Upgrading from One Edition to Another
Software Application Download
Minimum Application Prerequisites
Software Installation
Analyzer Hardware Overviews
Front Panel Overview - Explorer
Front Panel Overview - Vanguard
Back Panel Overview - Explorer
Back Panel Overview - Vanguard
Connections and Leds Overview - Tracker
USB Driver Installation
User Interface Reference
Organizing Panes
Main Toolbar
Main Menu
Managing Capture Files
Opening a Capture File
Saving a Capture File
Saving a Filtered Copy of a Capture File
Opening a Sample Capture File
Sharing a Capture File to the Cloud
Retrieving a Shared Capture File from the Cloud
Printing a Capture File
Importing Data to View in a Capture File
Export Options
Workspaces and Layouts
Using Workspaces
Using Layouts
Capturing Traffic
Analyzer Hardware Setups
Basic Power and Control Setups
Bluetooth Capture Diversity
Recording Options
Radio Sensitivity
Selecting an Analyzer
Ellisys Injection API
Initiating a Recording
Stopping a Recording
Restarting a Recording
Using the Auto-Segmentation Feature
Recovering a Capture
Conducted Recordings
Using the Web Control Interface
Overviews
Configuring the Overview Columns
Color-Coding an Overview
Grouping and Ungrouping
Overview Timing Measurements
Synchronization to Other Panes
Using Markers in Overviews
Search Features
Display Filters
Filters Available
Definition of Keep Only and Keep Involving
Instant Filters
Protocol / Profile Filters
Instant Piconet Keep-Only and Keep Involving Filters
Bluetooth Device Traffic Filter
Wi-Fi Device Traffic Filter
Instant Timing Display Filter
Instant Spectrum Display Filter
Overview Keep-Only Filter
Instant Timing Pane
Device and Packet Color-Coding
User Controls and Toolbar
Instant Spectrum View
Instant Audio
Instant Channels
Color-Coding
AFH / Channel Mapping Indications
Navigation Bar
Packet and Header Errors Vs. Retransmissions
User Controls and Toolbar
Synchronizing to Other Views
Instant Throughput
Panning Left and Right
Zooming in and out
Making Time Measurements
Security Pane
SSP Versus Non-SSP Pairings
Debug Mode
Proper Entry of Link Key
Synchronization to Overviews
Indicators and Icons
Calculation of Public Keys from Private Key
Entry of User-Defined Device Names
Instant Piconet Pane
Instant Piconet Graphics and Icons
Display Features
Details Pane
Abstraction and Relationship to Overviews
Adding Details Fields to an Overview
RSSI Strength Characterizations
Raw Data Pane
Synchronization to Details Pane and Overviews
Searching the Raw Data Pane
Formatting the Raw Data Pane
Protocol Error Verifications
Enabling and Disabling Protocol Errors
Tasks Pane
BLE Hopping Sequence Calculator
Csa#1
Csa#2
Software and Support
Updating the Software
Getting Technical Support
Flying Leads Probe - Explorer
Flying Leads Probe - Tracker and Vanguard
Remote API and CLI
Remote API
Command Line Interface
Frequently Asked Questions
Explorer Technical Characteristics
Tracker Technical Characteristics
Vanguard Technical Characteristics
GATT Customizations
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Summarization of Contents
Copyright, Confidentiality and Disclaimer Statements
Document Revision History
Lists the revisions made to the document over time.
Ellisys Contact Details
Conditions of Use and Limited Warranty Terms
Introduction to Ellisys Bluetooth Analyzers
Models, Editions, and Configurations
Details the different models, software editions, and configurations available.
Model Comparison
Compares the features and capabilities of different Ellisys analyzer models.
Bluetooth Tracker Overview
Describes the features and specifications of the Bluetooth Tracker analyzer.
Bluetooth Explorer Overview
Details the features and specifications of the Bluetooth Explorer analyzer.
Bluetooth Vanguard Overview
Outlines the features and specifications of the Bluetooth Vanguard analyzer.
Checking Analyzer Model, Edition, and Features
Guides users on how to identify their analyzer's model, edition, and features.
Upgrading Analyzer Software Editions
Explains the process of upgrading analyzer software editions.
Software Application Download and Updates
Provides information on downloading and updating the analyzer software.
Minimum Application Prerequisites
Software Installation Steps
Step-by-step instructions for installing the Ellisys analyzer software.
Analyzer Hardware Overviews
Explorer Front Panel Overview
Describes the front panel components and indicators of the Bluetooth Explorer.
Vanguard Front Panel Overview
Details the front panel connectors and indicators of the Bluetooth Vanguard.
Explorer Back Panel Overview
Explains the back panel connectors and indicators of the Bluetooth Explorer.
Vanguard Back Panel Overview
Describes the back panel connectors and indicators of the Bluetooth Vanguard.
Tracker Connections and LEDs Overview
Details the connections and LED indicators on the Bluetooth Tracker.
USB Driver Installation Guide
Guides users through the process of installing the necessary USB drivers.
User Interface Reference
Organizing Application Panes
Explains how to show, hide, move, and resize application panes.
Main Toolbar Functions
Describes the functions of the buttons in the main toolbar.
Application Main Menu Options
Details the options available in the application's main menu.
Managing Capture Files
Opening a Capture File
Instructions on how to open existing capture files.
Saving a Capture File
Explains how to save current capture sessions.
Saving a Filtered Capture File
Guides on saving a capture file with applied filters.
Opening Sample Capture Files
Instructions for opening provided sample capture files.
Sharing Capture Files to the Cloud
Details how to share capture files using the Ellisys secure cloud storage.
Retrieving Shared Capture Files from the Cloud
Explains how to download capture files shared via the Ellisys cloud.
Printing a Capture File
Instructions for printing capture files.
Importing Data into Capture Files
Guides on importing data from various file types into the analyzer.
Export Options for Captured Data
Describes various options for exporting captured data in different formats.
Workspaces and Layouts
Using Workspaces for Settings Management
Explains how to create, manage, and export workspace settings.
Customizing Application Layouts
Details how to customize and save application window layouts.
Capturing Traffic
Analyzer Hardware Setup Procedures
Basic setup procedures for connecting the analyzer hardware.
Basic Power and Control Setups
Covers power and control connections for different analyzer models.
Bluetooth Capture Diversity Feature
Explains the Bluetooth Capture Diversification feature for improved capture.
Recording Options Configuration
Details settings for wireless and wired capture characteristics.
Adjusting Radio Sensitivity
How to adjust the analyzer's Bluetooth and Wi-Fi receiver sensitivity.
Selecting an Analyzer for Recording
Guides on selecting the correct analyzer when multiple are connected.
Using the Ellisys Injection API
Information on using the Injection API for custom traffic injection.
Initiating a Recording Session
Steps to start a data capture session using the analyzer.
Stopping a Recording Session
How to stop an ongoing data capture session.
Restarting a Recording Session
Procedure to halt, discard, and restart a capture session.
Using the Auto-Segmentation Feature
How to automatically segment long captures into smaller files.
Recovering a Capture File
Steps to recover temporary capture files after a crash.
Conducted Recordings Setup
Guidance on performing direct cabled connections for capture.
Using the Web Control Interface
How to remotely control analyzer capture processes via a web browser.
Overviews Pane Guide
Configuring Overview Columns
How to add, remove, pin, and resize columns in the Overview panes.
Color-Coding Items in Overviews
Explains how to apply color coding to Overview items for better identification.
Grouping and Ungrouping Protocols
How to group and ungroup protocols and profiles for hierarchical display.
Overview Timing Measurements
Details on using timestamps and setting time references for measurements.
Synchronization Between Overviews and Panes
How Overviews synchronize with other panes for navigation.
Using Markers in Overviews
How to add, edit, delete, and color-code markers in Overviews.
Search Features within Overviews
Explains instant search, configurable search menus, and Go-To features.
Display Filters Guide
Available Display Filters
Lists and describes available display filter types and their locations.
Keep Only and Keep Involving Filters Explained
Explains the concepts of Keep Only and Keep Involving filters for traffic isolation.
Instant Filters Usage
Details on creating, saving, and using query-based instant filters.
Protocol and Profile Filters
How to filter traffic based on specific Bluetooth protocols and profiles.
Instant Piconet Keep-Only/Involving Filters
Filters to show or hide selected piconets or scatternets.
Bluetooth Device Traffic Filter
How to control displayed Bluetooth traffic based on specific devices.
Wi-Fi Device Traffic Filter
How to control displayed Wi-Fi traffic based on specific devices.
Instant Timing Display Filters
Filters for showing/hiding specific traffic types in the Instant Timing pane.
Instant Spectrum Display Filters
Filters for managing Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and WPAN traffic in the spectrum view.
Overview Keep-Only Filter
Filter to keep only communication between selected devices in Overviews.
Instant Timing Pane
Device and Packet Color-Coding
Explains how devices and packets are color-coded for identification.
Instant Timing Controls and Toolbar
Details the navigation controls and toolbar functions of the Instant Timing pane.
Instant Spectrum View
Color-Coding in Instant Spectrum
Explains the color coding used for Bluetooth channels in Instant Channels.
AFH and Channel Mapping Indications
How Adaptive Frequency Hopping (AFH) is indicated in the view.
Instant Channels Pane
Color-Coding in Instant Channels
Explains the color coding used for Bluetooth channels in Instant Channels.
AFH and Channel Mapping Indications
How Adaptive Frequency Hopping (AFH) is indicated in the view.
Instant Channels Navigation Bar
Describes the navigation bar for panning and zooming in Instant Channels.
Packet and Header Errors vs. Retransmissions
Explains how packet errors and retransmissions are counted.
Instant Channels User Controls and Toolbar
Details the user controls and toolbar functions for Instant Channels.
Synchronizing Instant Channels to Other Views
How Instant Channels synchronizes with active Overviews.
Instant Throughput Pane
Panning Left and Right in Throughput View
Methods for scrolling the Instant Throughput view horizontally.
Zooming In and Out in Throughput View
How to expand or contract the display in the Instant Throughput view.
Making Time Measurements in Throughput
Using cursors to measure time intervals in throughput data.
Security Pane Guide
SSP vs. Non-SSP Pairings
Explains the differences between SSP and non-SSP pairings.
Using Debug Mode for Decryption
How to use Debug Mode for automatic traffic decryption.
Proper Entry of Link Keys
Methods for correctly entering link keys for decryption.
Synchronizing Security Events to Overviews
How security events synchronize with Overview displays.
Security Pane Indicators and Icons
Explains the meaning of various background colors and icons in the Security pane.
Calculating Public Keys from Private Key
Utility to calculate public keys from a private key.
Entering User-Defined Device Names
How to assign custom names to devices for easier identification.
Instant Piconet Pane
Instant Piconet Graphics and Icons
Explains the visual elements representing Bluetooth devices and connections.
Instant Piconet Display Features
How to use flyovers and toggle labels for device information.
Details Pane Guide
Abstraction and Relationship to Overviews
How the Details pane shows hierarchical information linked to Overviews.
Adding Fields from Details to Overviews
How to add fields from the Details pane as columns in the Overview.
RSSI Strength Characterizations
Categorical characterization of RSSI strength for Bluetooth packets.
Raw Data Pane
Synchronization Between Details Pane, Overviews, and Raw Data
How Details pane fields are highlighted in the Raw Data pane.
Searching the Raw Data Pane
How to search for text or hex values within the Raw Data pane.
Formatting the Raw Data Pane Display
Options for customizing the display format of the Raw Data pane.
Protocol Error Verifications
Enabling and Disabling Protocol Error Display
How to enable or disable the display of detected protocol errors.
Tasks Pane Overview
BLE Hopping Sequence Calculator
CSA#1 Algorithm Details
Details on CSA#1, a channel hopping sequence algorithm for BLE.
CSA#2 Algorithm Details
Details on CSA#2, a PRN-based channel hopping sequence algorithm for BLE.
Software and Support
Updating the Analyzer Software
Instructions on how to check for and install software updates.
Getting Technical Support
Flying Leads Probe – Explorer
Flying Leads Probe – Tracker and Vanguard
Remote API and Command Line Interface
Remote API for Automation
Overview of the Remote API for automated control and data extraction.
Command Line Interface (CLI) Usage
Using the Command Line Interface (CLI) for analyzer control.
Frequently Asked Questions
Explorer Technical Characteristics
Tracker Technical Characteristics
Vanguard Technical Characteristics
GATT Customizations
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