Unclear Setup Instructions for Mac OS

[rjmarce1]

Step Three of "Programming the nRF Sniffer firmware" states:

3. Locate the firmware HEX file for your DK or dongle.

All firmware HEX files are located in Sniffer_Software/hex/. Use the suitable file for your DK or dongle:

The previous instruction, step 2 says:

2. On macOS and Linux, install the SEGGER J-Link software.

It is available from SEGGER J-Link Software.

Well, what do I do with the SEGGER J-Link Software?

The instructions just move on to step 3 without mentioning what you do with the software...

Where is the Sniffer_Software/hex/ folder noted in step 3?

Where is the sniffer_nrf52840dongle_nrf52840_*.hex file?

Do I need to use the J-Link SW to download it?

From what I can tell, neither downloading the SEGGER J-Link SW, or the nRF Connect for desktop added any .hex files to my laptop.

Additionally, there is no access to a FW library on the nordic website.

Any help would be appreciated.  

The instruction sI'm trying to follow are located at the following addresses:

https://infocenter.nordicsemi.com/index.jsp?topic=%2Fug_sniffer_ble%2FUG%2Fsniffer_ble%2Fprogramming_firmware.html

infocenter.nordicsemi.com/index.jsp

[rjmarce1]

Well that is a mess. What's up with the wall of text that was separated with spaces?

It also screwed up the second link I entered. 

infocenter.nordicsemi.com/index.jsp

[Amanda Hsieh]

Hi, 

In this Installing the nRF Sniffer page, it said 

"Download nRF Sniffer for Bluetooth LE v4.x or later and extract the archive into a folder of your choice. In the following sections, this folder is referred to as Sniffer_Software."

Therefore, the next section Programming the nRF Sniffer firmware guides the programming flow. It might cause the confused if the reader doesn't go through the previous section to download the Sniffer_Software. I would suggest the team improve it. 

Well, what do I do with the SEGGER J-Link Software?

Download and install the firmware for your macOS. 

Where is the Sniffer_Software/hex/ folder noted in step 3?

Download via https://www.nordicsemi.com/Products/Development-tools/nrf-sniffer-for-bluetooth-le/download#infotabs 

Suggest using the latest version. 

Where is the sniffer_nrf52840dongle_nrf52840_*.hex file?

It's under nrf_sniffer_for_bluetooth_le\hex

Do I need to use the J-Link SW to download it?

It needs the J-Link SW to connect the device and program. 

Regards,
Amanda