Monitoring network communications of your PC can be accomplished without any specialised hardware – just use the Pcap Sniffer plugin of IO Ninja. The task of tapping into the Ethernet traffic of a non-PC device, however, is significantly more complex.
One popular method is a PC-in-the-middle approach, where a PC is equipped with two Ethernet ports and is placed between the monitored device and the Ethernet switch. This works (after quite a bit of configuring), but the approach is cumbersome. Also, the PC inevitably injects its own network traffic into the stream, thus distorting the communications picture.
Other existing methods include using old-style ‘analog’ Ethernet hubs that copy all traffic to all ports, Ethernet switches equipped with a special monitoring port, and other variations on the hub/switch-in-the-middle theme. All these approaches are far from ideal as they require quite a bit of setup and preparation.
Enter Tibbo’s Ethernet Tap – this FPGA-based board transparently passes the Ethernet traffic between its two Ethernet ports. The Ethernet traffic flowing in both directions is captured and sent via the USB connection to the IO Ninja software for logging and analysis. The Ethernet Tap is compact, USB-powered, requires no configuration and is completely ‘silent,’ meaning it introduces no unwanted Ethernet traffic of its own.
ToF sensor with 6 m range Altron Arrow
Test & Measurement
Specifically designed for long-range, multitarget measurements, the VL53L4CX from ST Microelectronics provides very accurate distance measurements up to 6 m with excellent results over short distances.
Read more...Low power liquid detection for smart systems Future Electronics
Test & Measurement
Microchip Technology’s MTCH9010 Liquid Detection Turnkey Device is a compact, low power sensing solution designed to simplify reliable liquid detection in modern electronic systems.
Read more...Compact analogue phase shifter RF Design
Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT
The Mini-Circuits JSPHS-150+ is a compact analogue voltage-controlled phase shifter designed for narrowband RF applications between 100 and 150 MHz.
Read more...Integrated X-band radar front-end module RF Design
Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT
Qorvo has introduced an X-band radar front-end solution that enables defence system designers to achieve higher performance without increasing size, weight or prime power.
Read more...Surface mount power amplifier for high-power applications RF Design
Power Electronics / Power Management
The GNA-63-5W+, from Mini-Circuits, is a GaN MMIC Power Amplifier (PA) designed for demanding RF applications requiring high efficiency, excellent linearity, and a compact footprint.
Read more...AI Experts provide product-specific intelligence Measuretest
Test & Measurement
VIAVI Solutions has announced AI Experts, the first addition to its NITRO AI portfolio of AI-driven capabilities with each Expert providing product-specific intelligence.
Read more...Rugged spectrum analyser Vepac Electronics
Test & Measurement
The HAROGIC PXR Series is designed for maximum durability and performance in the most demanding environments.
Read more...Setting a new benchmark for high-power DC load testing Conical Technologies
Test & Measurement Power Electronics / Power Management
The new ITECH IT8900G/L high-speed, high-power DC electronic load offers a powerful combination of speed, scalability, precision and high-power density.
Read more...Locate underground cable faults faster with the Fluke AF2082 A-Frame Comtest
Editor's Choice Test & Measurement
Underground cable faults can lead to costly downtime, service disruptions, and extensive excavation if the fault location is uncertain. The AF2082 simplifies this process by guiding operators directly to the fault point.
Read more...Practical design strategies for 5G RF Design
Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT
The Cavli CQM211 aims to provide a platform that combines strong 5G connectivity with onboard compute capability, as well as interface flexibility that suits both new designs and rapid migrations from earlier products.
While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein, the publisher and its agents cannot be held responsible for any errors contained, or any loss incurred as a result. Articles published do not necessarily reflect the views of the publishers. The editor reserves the right to alter or cut copy. Articles submitted are deemed to have been cleared for publication. Advertisements and company contact details are published as provided by the advertiser. Technews Publishing (Pty) Ltd cannot be held responsible for the accuracy or veracity of supplied material.
printer friendly version