The Network Analyzer protocol analysis software, in conjunction with the Distributed Network Analyzer and 10 Gigabit Ethernet blade hardware, provides an expert network testing and troubleshooting solution that supports real-time measurements in LAN, WAN, and ATM environments. Full 7-Layer protocol analysis including decodes, protocol commentators, protocol vitals, connection stats, node discovery, TCP connection analysis, extensive VoIP analysis, and active tests for traffic generation and packet editing and playback.