nXplorer™
Ethernet Monitoring & Packet Validation for FPGA and SDR Development
Monitor. Generate. Capture. Validate. Reuse.
- Packet Generation
- Controlled Capture
- Flexible Replay
- PCAP Conversion
nXplorer combines Ethernet monitoring, packet generation, controlled sample capture, replay, and NTCAP-to-PCAP conversion in one engineering workspace. The traffic activity is illustrative. These tools support engineering validation; the drawing does not show a required sequence or an automatic test result.
Lightweight Layer-2 Engineering Application
nXplorer is a lightweight Layer-2 engineering application for FPGA, SDR, firmware, and network developers.
One Graphical Workspace
It combines real-time Ethernet diagnostics, packet generation, controlled capture, replay, and file conversion in one graphical workspace—ideal for capturing and validating representative packet samples rather than continuously preserving large production datasets.
Complements, Rather Than Replaces
It complements, rather than replaces, nRec and nPlay.
See the Interface. Diagnose the Network.
During device bring-up, engineers need to confirm link operation, observe live Rx/Tx traffic, check packet counters and adapter status, and quickly investigate unexpected behavior. nXplorer brings the core Napatech monitoring, capture, and pktgen utilities into a practical engineering interface.
Five Tools. One Engineering Workspace.
Real-Time Monitoring
Check link activity, traffic counters, adapter health, and available timing status.
Packet Generation
Create known Ethernet traffic using configurable pktgen controls.
Controlled Capture
Capture by packet count, duration, or file size—only the sample needed for validation.
Flexible Replay
Replay .cap, .ntcap, or .pcap files at recorded or user-defined speed, with iterations.
PCAP Conversion
Convert .ntcap captures to .pcap for packet inspection in Wireshark.
Built for FPGA & SDR Development
FPGA bring-up and firmware validation · SDR front-end packet inspection · Layer-2 network diagnostics · Packet-format verification · Repeatable regression testing · Lab and system integration
Technical Highlights
| Network operation | Layer-2 Ethernet |
|---|---|
| Monitoring | Live adapter, port, traffic, and runtime status |
| Capture limits | Packet count, duration, or file size |
| Packet generation | Integrated pktgen controls |
| Replay | CAP / NTCAP / PCAP; rate and iterations |
| Analysis | NTCAP-to-PCAP conversion; Wireshark handoff |
| Environment | Linux, Napatech runtime, supported adapter and valid license |
Capture Test Evidence. Reuse It for Validation
From FPGA bring-up to SDR packet validation, nXplorer gives developers the essential tools to diagnose Ethernet behavior, capture useful evidence, and repeat a controlled test.
Integration with nStudio.
nStudio™ Software Ecosystem: Capture. Preserve. Analyze. Reuse.
- nRec™
- High-speed Layer 2 Ethernet capture and recording
- nPlay™
- Timing-preserving Ethernet replay with original or user-defined playback speed
- pFilter™
- Inline packet filtering, classification, channelization, and optional slicing
- nRemote™
- External command, status, and operational automation
- nXplorer™
- Developer-oriented monitoring, generation, capture, and replay utilities
- MDP™
- Packet metadata intelligence and indexing for large recorded datasets
- nDiscovery™
- Recording discovery, navigation, management, and analytics preparation
Ordering information.
- nStudio Software Suite
- Integrated software environment supporting recording, discovery, management, analysis, and replay workflows.
- Evaluation & integration
- Contact Daqscribe to confirm platform compatibility, licensing, and deployment requirements.
- Support & maintenance
- Software updates, technical support, and maintenance options are available by quotation.
Build the nStudio Environment That Fits Your Mission
Choose the capabilities your team needs today and extend the same Daqscribe ecosystem as your needs for replay, intelligent data discovery, remote automation, and AI-ready data preparation evolve.Capture. Preserve. Analyze. Reuse. Channelize traffic at the source, find the data that matters, and expand toward AI-assisted exploration.
Not a pricing question? Contact us for general inquiries, or reach the support portal if you already own the hardware.
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