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title: Packet Capture
slug: bhdo-v3/packet-capture
createdAt: 2024-09-24T20:11:26.486Z
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You can access the Packet Capture feature by navigating to **System **> **Network **and clicking the **Packet Capture **tab. 

This feature enables you to diagnose network communication issues with industrial devices. It captures raw network traffic at the TCP/IP layer for up to 30 minutes. The captured data can then be analyzed using tools like Wireshark to troubleshoot issues such as inconsistent device responses.

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**Important Notes: **

- This feature is available for Belden Horizon Data Operation 3.16.1 or later.
- This feature is not available with a trial license.
- Only admin users can access and utilize this feature.
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# Start Packet Capture

**To start capturing network packets from your Belden Horizon Data Operation instance:**

1. Go to **System **> **Network** > **Packet Capture**.
2. Click the **Start Capture** button.
   The *Start a Packet Capture *dialog box appears.
3. Select the **network interface **from the drop-down menu (options include "Any", "eth0", "eth1", "wlan0", etc.).  
4. Set the capture **Duration **(from 1 to 30 minutes).
5. Click **Start** to begin the capture. 

# Monitor Packet Capture

Once started, the capture runs in the background. You can continue using the system while the capture progresses. 

# Stop Packet Capture

You can stop the capture manually at any time by clicking the **Stop** button.