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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 |
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]] ([[Telecommunications network|networked]] or [[Point-to-point (telecommunications)|point-to-point]]). Each type of [[communication protocol]] has a different tool to collect and analyze signals and data. |
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'''Protocol analyzer''' may refer to: |
'''Protocol analyzer''' may refer to: |
Revision as of 03:39, 11 February 2013
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.
Protocol analyzer may refer to:
- A Telecom Network Protocol Analyzer
- A network packet analyzer
- A bus analyzer
- An IP Load tester