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5/9/2026

DVRIP/Sofia Protocol Dissector for Wireshark (Written in Lua)
Short summary
A Wireshark dissector in Lua for analyzing DVRIP/Sofia protocol used in Xiongmai-based IP cameras. Includes detailed protocol specifications with bit-level breakdowns, packet structure definitions for audio/video/metadata frames, and tools for extracting streams from network captures. Covers local and cloud communications with complete field mappings and installation instructions.
- •Fully functional Lua dissector for DVRIP/Sofia protocol inspection in Wireshark
- •Detailed protocol documentation with frame headers, codec mappings, and bit-level field definitions
- •Stream extraction tools for H.264/H.265 video and G711A audio from packet captures
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