Frontline Ethertest ComProbe Ethernet Protocol Analyzer (Ethertest-CP)

Manufacturer: Teledyne LeCroy

Here’s a brief table describing the difference between Frontline’s Ethertest and NetDecoder software analyzers:

Ethertest	NetDecoder
Has the ability to interface only with Ethernet networks	Has the ability to interface with: Serial networks (Synchronous & Asynchronous RS-232/422/485) Ethernet networks Industrial bus networks such as DH+, ControlNet and DeviceNet.
Has protocol decoders only for IP-based protocols commonly found in office IT networks	Has protocol decoders for a wide range of industrial communication protocols and IT network protocols
Useful for IT network engineers	Useful for both IT network engineers and Control Network engineers
Ethertest Specification	NetDecoder Specification