Options

In the Options section you can customize the SoftPerfect Network Protocol Analyzer according to your requirements. For example, you could install a special driver to work with a modem or you could change the appearance of your reports.

General Options

Memory buffer - The number of captured packets after which packet capture stops. The next action depends on your selected options. The buffer can be cleared, data capture can be stopped or data capture can be continued after the buffer contents are saved to a file.

Install WAN (Dial-Up) monitor - Installs special driver for modem operations (Windows 2000/XP/2003 only).

Minimize to system tray - The program minimizes to the system tray when the Minimize button is clicked if this option is checked.

Resolve MAC addresses - Resolves hardware addresses to vendor names.

Remove Old Files - If memory buffer is periodically saved to a file, keep only fresh files.

Report View

These options allow you to choose which fields will be displayed in the captured packets list. You can also set automatic scrolling to always display the last received packet in the list.

Data Flows

The view options allow changes to the font settings and colors used in the display of the data flows.

The advanced options determine how the program responds to incorrect IP and TCP checksums. If you have a session containing incorrect TCP/IP checksums you can set these checkboxes to reconstruct TCP sessions successfully.