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Zigbee network sniffing guide for SLZB-MRx and SLZB-06Mx adapters

Prerequisites

1. Coordinator

You will need coordinator with EFR32 radio module from Silicon Labs.
You can use radio module1 on SLZB-MR adapters or single-radio adapters with EFR32 only: SLZB-06M, 06Mg24, 06Mg26 and their U versions.

2. Host PC with internet access

Software preparation

1. Coordinator preparation

Go to "Mode" page and select "Zigbee Coordinator". Wait for the update to complete.

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2. Preparing the PC

You must have NodeJS installed. If you don't have it, please download and install it first from this link https://nodejs.org/en/download/current

Open CMD or terminal and run the command: npm install -g ember-zli and wait for install to complete.

To start configuring the sniffer, run the command: ember-zli sniff

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Note the "Data Folder", this is where the capture files will be saved.
Select "TCP"

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Answer n

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Enter the IP and port of your coordinator

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Wait for connection.
Select "Start sniffing"

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Select "Wireshark" for Wireshark server or select "PCAP file" if if you want to save to a capture file.