Programming instructions

Atmel AT02597: ZigBee PRO Packet Analysis with Sniffer [APPLICATION NOTE]
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The security level shall be set as per the ZigBee specification, Table 3-1 is taken from the ZigBee specification
document and lists the supported security levels.
ZigBee Light Link (ZLL) security keys used for inter-PAN data exchange can also be configured in this sniffer using
menu option Window -> Sniffer -> Preferences -> ZLL security.
It is possible to add multiple keys, edit or remove existing keys as shown in Figure 3-4.
If the key is no
t added to sniffer, the packets shall not be decrypted and shall be displayed in a turquoise blue color font.
• User Interface Options: It is possible to customize viewing options in BitCatcher
• The default layout of the sniffer provides a snapshot of the packet log, a timeline view as well as a
packet dissector called the Packet view. It is possible to drag and re-arrange the views as per need and
also close views
• The menu option Window -> Show view can be used to show a view closed by the user
• Add Columns to the packets log panel (e.g.: HW src addr) by right-clicking on any column in the panel
and selecting the option Manage Columns
• Packets are colorized depending on the layer at which they are formed and sent out (NWK, APS, and
MAC).
Apply Filters to display frames based on chosen fields in a frame by using menu option Window ->
Preferences -> Filters
3.3 Perytons Network Analyzer
• Protocols: Perytons supports the following protocols:
• IEEE 802.15.4 MAC
• ZigBee PRO (Network, ZDO and APS layers)
• ZigBee Public Profiles such as ZigBee Smart Energy, Home Automation, and Light Link
The active protocol can be set when the capture session is configured as shown in Figure 2-8.
• Security: It is possible to monitor encrypted ZigBee network data by entering the NWK security key used in
the network. Use menu option Window -> Sniffer -> Preferences -> Core security as shown in Figure 3-5
Figure 3-5. Security Preferences in Perytons.