How to analyze Bluetooth 5 by packets sniffer ?

[Tao]

Dear all,

I want to know the methods to analyze Bluetooth 5 protocol, such that these packets sniffer tools: BLE USB Dongle from TI or nRF52832 DK.

Which one is better or more proper ?

I've searched the forums, but I still don't quite understand how to do it.

Thanks for all.

Best regards, Tao

[endnode]

There is no such cheap BLE sniffer which can analyze new BT5 features as far as I know. If your device defaults to standard BT4.0-4.2 data rates and PDUs then normal TI or Nordic sniffer on their Dev Kits does the job, it's just your personal preference which GUI you like more...

[Tao]

You mean that there is no any tools which can sniffer BT5 packet, right?

[endnode]

No, that's not what I said. There is no CHEAP tool to analyze BT5 on-air packets today (or I'm not aware about any). Surely there are professional tools (like these from Ellisys) but then we are speaking about 10-30k USD price range.

[David Edwin]

We do plan to add BT 5 support to the nRF Sniffer running on the nRF52-DK. What specific features of BT 5 are you looking at ?

[Tao]

I am aware about mesh feature. How is going about nRF Sniffer updating? Is there any time line ?