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The ValkyrieManager is capable of replaying the packets in a PCAP file on a single testport. You access this function through the main Edit menu by selecting the Replay File menu item when the port you want to use is selected. You will have to reserve the port before the function is available.
When you select the Replay File menu item you will be asked to select the PCAP file you want to use. ValkyrieManager supports both traditional PCAP files and the newer PCAP-NG format. After you have selected the PCAP file then the content of the file is imported and a replay control windows will be shown (see screenshot below).
The following commands are available in the control window:
Command | Explanation |
Start | Start transmitting packets from the PCAP file as fast as possible. When all packets are sent the replay is automatically stopped (unless the Loop Until Stopped option is selected). |
Stop | Stop the packet transmission. |
Single-Step | Send the next packet in the packet sequence and stop. |
Loop Until Stopped | If selected, the transmission will start over when the end is reached. If not selected the transmission is stopped when the end is reached. |
Rewind | Reset the current packet position to the first packet in the sequence. |
The following limitations apply to the PCAP Replay function: