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The Packet Capture feature in the PBX is a tool to investigate possible issues on the network. By capturing and analyzing the packets, you can pinpoint where a breakdown is occurring. Some further information on packet captures in general can be found here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Packet_analyzer

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	The Packet Capture feature in the PBX is a tool to investigate possible issues on the network. By capturing and analyzing the packets, you can pinpoint where a breakdown is occurring. Some further information on packet captures in general can be found here [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Packet_analyzer http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Packet_analyzer]		The Packet Capture feature in the PBX is a tool to investigate possible issues on the network. By capturing and analyzing the packets, you can pinpoint where a breakdown is occurring. Some further information on packet captures in general can be found here [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Packet_analyzer http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Packet_analyzer]

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 *Found under Diagnostics=>Packet Capture, the feature is off by default.&nbsp; This is a feature that would only be enable for short periods at a time while you troubleshoot and reproduce an issue, as the capture is saving data to the HD and you don't want to use an excessive amount of storage space.
 [[File:Diagnostic-PacketCaptures1.jpg|File:Diagnostic-PacketCaptures1.jpg]]
 *By clicking On, you start a capture.&nbsp; You can tell as it will display Running in green.
 [[File:Diagnostic-PacketCaptures2.jpg|File:Diagnostic-PacketCaptures2.jpg]]
 *Once you are done troubleshooting, press Off to stop the capture.&nbsp; Always stop the service before attempting to download (down arrow button) or delete (X button) the capture.&nbsp;
 [[File:Diagnostic-PacketCaptures3.jpg|File:Diagnostic-PacketCaptures3.jpg]]

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 The Packet Capture feature in the PBX is a tool to investigate possible issues on the network. By capturing and analyzing the packets, you can pinpoint where a breakdown is occurring. Some further information on packet captures in general can be found here [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Packet_analyzer http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Packet_analyzer]
-To view a packet capture, you will need to have [http://www.wireshark.org/ Wireshark] on your PC. You can also find tutorials on this page to learn to use Wireshark.
+*To view a packet capture, you will need to have [http://www.wireshark.org/ Wireshark] on your PC. You can also find tutorials on this page to learn to use Wireshark.
-Found under Diagnostics=>Packet Capture, the feature is off by default.&nbsp; This is a feature that would only be enable for short periods at a time while you troubleshoot and reproduce an issue, as the capture is saving data to the HD and you don't want to use an excessive amount of storage space.
+*Found under Diagnostics=>Packet Capture, the feature is off by default.&nbsp; This is a feature that would only be enable for short periods at a time while you troubleshoot and reproduce an issue, as the capture is saving data to the HD and you don't want to use an excessive amount of storage space.
 [[File:Diagnostic-PacketCaptures1.jpg|File:Diagnostic-PacketCaptures1.jpg]]
-By clicking On, you start a capture.&nbsp; You can tell as it will display Running in green.
+*By clicking On, you start a capture.&nbsp; You can tell as it will display Running in green.
 [[File:Diagnostic-PacketCaptures2.jpg|File:Diagnostic-PacketCaptures2.jpg]]
-Once you are done troubleshooting, press Off to stop the capture.&nbsp; Always stop the service before attempting to download (down arrow button) or delete (X button) the capture.&nbsp;
+*Once you are done troubleshooting, press Off to stop the capture.&nbsp; Always stop the service before attempting to download (down arrow button) or delete (X button) the capture.&nbsp;
 [[File:Diagnostic-PacketCaptures3.jpg|File:Diagnostic-PacketCaptures3.jpg]]

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−	The Packet Capture feature in the PBX is a tool to investigate possible issues on the network. By capturing and analyzing the packets, you can pinpoint where a breakdown is occurring. Some further information on packet captures in general can be found here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Packet_analyzer	+	The Packet Capture feature in the PBX is a tool to investigate possible issues on the network. By capturing and analyzing the packets, you can pinpoint where a breakdown is occurring. Some further information on packet captures in general can be found here [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Packet_analyzer http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Packet_analyzer]

−	To view a packet capture, you will need to have [http://www.wireshark.org/ Wireshark] on your PC	+	To view a packet capture, you will need to have [http://www.wireshark.org/ Wireshark] on your PC. You can also find tutorials on this page to learn to use Wireshark.
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		+	Found under Diagnostics=>Packet Capture, the feature is off by default.  This is a feature that would only be enable for short periods at a time while you troubleshoot and reproduce an issue, as the capture is saving data to the HD and you don't want to use an excessive amount of storage space.
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		+	[[File:Diagnostic-PacketCaptures1.jpg\|File:Diagnostic-PacketCaptures1.jpg]]
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		+	By clicking On, you start a capture.  You can tell as it will display Running in green.
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		+	[[File:Diagnostic-PacketCaptures2.jpg\|File:Diagnostic-PacketCaptures2.jpg]]
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		+	Once you are done troubleshooting, press Off to stop the capture.  Always stop the service before attempting to download (down arrow button) or delete (X button) the capture.
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		+	[[File:Diagnostic-PacketCaptures3.jpg\|File:Diagnostic-PacketCaptures3.jpg]]

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	The Packet Capture feature in the PBX is a tool to investigate possible issues on the network. By capturing and analyzing the packets, you can pinpoint where a breakdown is occurring. Some further information on packet captures in general can be found here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Packet_analyzer		The Packet Capture feature in the PBX is a tool to investigate possible issues on the network. By capturing and analyzing the packets, you can pinpoint where a breakdown is occurring. Some further information on packet captures in general can be found here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Packet_analyzer
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		+	To view a packet capture, you will need to have [http://www.wireshark.org/ Wireshark] on your PC