What hex file do I use to flash sniffer firmware?

RE: What hex file do I use to flash sniffer firmware?

Simonr — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 09:24:22 GMT

On the nRF52840 mdk USB Dongle product page, it says it can be used as a Thread Network Sniffer with Wireshark, but nothing about Bluetooth packet sniffing. The nRF52840 Dongle does support sniffing Thread/Zigbee packets with the nRF Sniffer for 802.15.4 sniffer firmware. So unless MakerDiary has their own BLE sniffer firmware I don't think their Dongle supports BLE sniffing either.

Best regards,

Simon

RE: What hex file do I use to flash sniffer firmware?

Eugeen — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 14:31:01 GMT

Thanks Simon, this makes me feel so much better knowing that it is proably not my fault! Just a quick question, I have the NORDIC nRF52840 that actually has NORDIC printed on the board, and I have another dongle from MakerDiary. On the box, it states that this is an MDK and can be used for Bluetooth packet sniffing. Even though it says its MDK, is it still incompatible? Is there other sniffer firmware that can be flashed to it?

Thanks for replying.

RE: What hex file do I use to flash sniffer firmware?

Simonr — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 10:35:55 GMT

Our nRF Sniffer for Bluetooth LE doesn't support the nRF52840 Dongle I'm afraid. To use the nRF Sniffer for Bluetooth LE you need either the nRF52840 DK, nRF52 DK, nRF51 DK or the nRF51 Dongle.

None of the seven .hex files are compatible with the nRF52840 Dongle. The difference between the .hex files is what debugger/board they are made for. The pca10040, for example, is for the nRF52DK.

Best regards,

Simon