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How to fix packet capture issues from embedded devices over USB in Wireshark?

October 14, 2024

Optimize your USB packet capture from embedded devices in Wireshark with this step-by-step guide tailored for firmware developers.

How to fix packet capture issues from embedded devices over USB in Wireshark?

 

Troubleshoot Device Connection Over USB

 

  • First, verify all physical connections. Ensure the USB cables and ports are functioning correctly and are compatible with your embedded device.
  • Verify permissions on your system to access the USB device. On Linux, you might need to set up udev rules to allow non-root users to capture from USB. For example, create a file /etc/udev/rules.d/50-usb.rules with the following content:
SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTR{idVendor}=="<vendor_id>", ATTR{idProduct}=="<product_id>", MODE="0666", GROUP="plugdev"
  • Replace <vendor_id> and <product_id> with your device's identifiers.

 

Configure Device for Packet Capture

 

  • Ensure the embedded device is configured to provide packet capture data over USB. This may require modifying firmware settings or application-specific configurations.
  • Verify that the device is operating in the correct mode to transmit network data over USB. This often requires setting the device to operate in a mode such as RNDIS, CDC-ECM, or another relevant mode for network data.

 

Check for Driver Support and Installation

 

  • Ensure the necessary drivers are installed on the host machine to recognize the device when connected. Check your operating system's device manager to verify detection.
  • If drivers are outdated or unavailable, search for and install the appropriate versions from the device manufacturer or open-source repositories.

 

Use Appropriate Wireshark Settings

 

  • Open Wireshark and ensure you are selecting the correct interface for packet capturing. USB interfaces may appear differently based on the operating system and drivers installed.
  • If the device uses specific transport protocols, apply the appropriate filters in Wireshark:
usb.endpoint_number == <number>
  • Replace <number> with the endpoint number if applicable.

 

Use usbmon on Linux Systems

 

  • If on a Linux system, you can use the usbmon module to facilitate USB packet capture. Load the module if it is not already loaded:
sudo modprobe usbmon
  • Use lsusb to list USB devices and locate the bus number, then start capturing packets with Wireshark by specifying usbmon:
wireshark -i /dev/usbmon<n>
  • Replace <n> with the appropriate bus number.

 

Debug Firmware or Driver Issues

 

  • If there are issues with data transmission, delve into the firmware to ensure proper USB communication is coded.
  • Consider using diagnostic tools in your firmware development environment to log USB communication events.
  • For firmware-related problems, checking USB descriptors, endpoint configurations, and ensuring compliance with standards can be beneficial.

 

Analyze and Save Captures

 

  • Once capturing is successful, analyze patterns, errors, or anomalies in the data via Wireshark’s robust protocol analysis capabilities.
  • For future analyses, save capture files in .pcap format using:
File -> Save As
  • Ensure naming conventions and directories are consistently used to keep track of different captures.

 

By following these steps, you should be able to troubleshoot and address packet capture issues from embedded devices over USB in Wireshark effectively.

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