DLT-Value request for IEEE 802.15.4 lrwpan (no padded addresses)

[Mikko Saarnivala <mikko.saarnivala () sensinode com>]

Hello,

I just started on adding a support for 802.15.4-2006 standard compliant 
packets for libpcap and intend to make it available if 1) I manage to 
make it work properly and 2) it is accepted to be part of the codebase

I would however need the advice of more experienced libpcap developers 
before continuing my work.

The first problem is that I noticed that the DLT_IEEE802_15_4_LINUX was 
just assigned but it is for these packets which have address fields 
padded. Should I request for a new DLT value to be assigned?

The second problem is that I have only access to hardware from the 
company that I work for (802.15.4 radiochip + MCU on a PCB connected to 
PC using RS232). The interface is unique to our devices (although it is 
completely open as all of our SW is GPL). The way I understand how the 
libpcap works is that this unique interface won't be a problem if I 
follow the instructions e.g. in 
<URL:http://www.wireshark.org/docs/wsdg_html/#ChapterCapture>. Does this 
sound reasonable?


Best regards,


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Mr. Mikko Saarnivala
email:mikko.saarnivala {AT} sensinode.com
tel.:+358 50 5696287
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