Abstract: A system and method for decrypting all encrypted data packets captured from at least one of a plurality of access points in a wireless network. In the wireless network, each access point operates on its own channel, preferably using its own key or keyset. A profile is established containing all keysets for all access points. The profile is stored on the network in an encrypted form that can only be viewed through network analyzer software. The network analyzer software uses the profile to access all of the keys in use without an individual having to manually enter any key data into the analyzer software. The network analyzer can perform iterative decryption steps using all keysets in the profile until all encrypted data is decrypted.

Abstract: A system of and method for completing one or more parameters or network interface configurations in a task executed by an application program are disclosed. The system and method have particular application with application programs associated with network analyzers and similar network analysis tools for use in monitoring and diagnosing problem conditions in communications and storage networks. In accordance with one embodiment of the method, a task module is loaded into system memory of a computer system. Parameters or network interface configurations associated with the task module that are to be completed are identified. A resolution plan to complete each parameter or network interface configuration is created. The resolution plan is then executed in connection with assisting modules to complete for each parameter or network interface configuration. The completed parameters or network interface configurations are then input into the task module and the task module is executed.

Abstract: Methods for graphically displaying multiple task workflow run instances associated with execution of a software application is disclosed. The software application can be associated with, in one embodiment, a network analyzer for monitoring data transmissions in a communications network. A graphical user interface is employed to graphically depict a plurality of workflow run instances representing tasks executed by the software application. The workflow run instances are temporally arranged in a stacked configuration according to a Gantt chart design. A selector including a vertical selector bar and a selector block is movable over the workflow run instances to select one or more specified workflow run instance portions at a given time point. Once selected, data and other details relating to the selected workflow run instance portions are displayed.

Abstract: A method of graphically depicting various network elements of a communications network in a virtual network topology via a graphical user interface (“GUI”) is disclosed. The virtual network topology depicts logical relationships between network components instead of merely depicting physical network component relationships. A system network subset and a monitoring network subset of the communications network are defined according to one layer N of the open system interconnection (“OSI”) layer model. Various logical links are established between the system network and the monitoring network. A virtual topology is defined that depicts the various logical links according to another OSI layer M. The virtual topology is displayed via a GUI that enables modification of the logical links to occur.

Abstract: A system and method for decrypting all encrypted data packets captured from at least one of a plurality of access points in a wireless network. In the wireless network, each access point operates on its own channel, preferably using its own key or keyset. A profile is established containing all keysets for all access points. The profile is stored on the network in an encrypted form that can only be viewed through network analyzer software. The network analyzer software uses the profile to access all of the keys in use without an individual having to manually enter any key data into the analyzer software. The network analyzer can perform iterative decryption steps using all keysets in the profile until all encrypted data is decrypted.