To install both Wireshark plugins, run the following command:
nrfutil ble-sniffer bootstrap
The command checks the version of Wireshark installed in its default location and copies the plugins into the matching extcap directory:
| Operating system | Wireshark version | Default extcap directory |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | All supported versions | %APPDATA%\Wireshark\extcap |
| Linux and macOS | v4.2.0 or later | ~/.local/lib/wireshark/extcap |
| Linux and macOS | Earlier than v4.2.0 | ~/.config/wireshark/extcap |
If the extcap directory does not exist, the command creates it.
If Wireshark is running, restart it to load the plugins. See Running nRF Sniffer and nRF Logger for Bluetooth HCI in Wireshark for information about using the plugins.