211 sats \ 5 replies \ @amaluenda 16 Oct 2023 \ on: Can I sniff packets from a LED remote using 2.4GHz RF using promiscuous mode? tech
Wireshark, in its typical usage, is designed for capturing and analyzing network packets, primarily those used in Wi-Fi (which is indeed on the 2.4GHz frequency). However, it's essential to understand that not all 2.4GHz signals are Wi-Fi signals. In your case, the remote control might use a different communication protocol that Wireshark may not directly capture.
But would my network card still capture it?
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Network cards are designed to capture and process data that adheres to network protocols, such as Wi-Fi or Ethernet. They are not equipped to capture arbitrary RF signals.
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going to pay you the bounty after I verified this :)
Or another question: what would you suggest I do to reverse engineer the remote control? And do I have to buy something specific which I can attach to my machine to send the same signals as the remote but now by pressing keys on my keyboard?
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Might be difficult and tedious to reverse engineer a remote control as it involves understanding the communication protocol it uses and capturing or analyzing the signals it sends. Start by searching for technical documentation for your specific remote control or LED strip. Manufacturers often use standard communication protocols, and documentation might provide valuable insights.
Even if you can capture the signals sent by the remote control, you still need help to analyze these signals. Then you'll need to decode them and this involves identifying the modulation scheme, pulse length, and other parameters. If you want to send the same signals yourself by emulating the remote control, you may need to use a device capable of transmitting at the same frequency.
I hope you can all figure these out. Good luck!
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