GL PacketScan
GL PacketScan is a network packet analyzer for capturing and examining live IPv4 and IPv6 traffic or recorded traces.
What GL PacketScan is
GL PacketScan is a network packet analyzer for capturing and examining live IPv4 and IPv6 traffic or recorded traces. It is aimed at telecom, enterprise, VoIP, wireless, and mission-critical networks, with coverage for protocols including 5G, LTE, IMS, SIP, RTP, SIGTRAN, GSM, UMTS, Diameter, TCP, and UDP. Packet Data Analysis links signaling and media packets into calls or sessions, then presents call flows, statistics, and Call Detail Records. Voice analysis includes MOS, R-Factor, jitter, delay, and packet loss, with audio capture and playback. Users can filter by protocol fields and configure triggers to save calls, record audio, send email, or generate alerts. PacketScan Web provides browser access for multiple users, centralized management of distributed probes, and REST APIs. Captures can be exported as HDL, PCAP, or PCAPNG; reports can be PDF or CSV depending on the analysis function. Pricing is available on request; there is no free plan.
Good
- Analyzes live traffic and recorded traces.
- Covers telecom, voice, and general network protocols.
- Correlates signaling and media into calls or sessions.
- Exports captures in HDL, PCAP, or PCAPNG.
- Offers browser access and REST APIs.
Watch out
- No free plan.
- Pricing is available on request.
- Additional protocol decodes require licenses.
Who it suits
It suits telecom operators, VoIP providers, equipment vendors, enterprises, data centers, and teams responsible for mission-critical networks. It is particularly relevant when call-level analysis and voice quality measures are needed.
Verdict
GL PacketScan combines protocol analysis with call and voice-quality reporting, plus web access and export options. Consider the license requirements and request pricing to assess fit.
Plans and prices
From GL PacketScan's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| PacketScan™ (PKV100) | Priced on request | Online and offline analysis · software with dongle · additional protocol decodes require licenses |
The facts
Each one read from GL PacketScan's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Call analysis
- Packet Data Analysis correlates signaling and media packets into calls or sessions and provides call flows, statistics, and Call Detail Records.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Capacity limit
- The product page lists monitoring up to 2,000 simultaneous calls for PacketScan and 20,000 for PacketScan HD, with higher configurations supporting up to 50,000.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Capture and analysis
- It supports real-time capture and offline analysis of recorded traces.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Exports
- Captured calls can be saved in HDL, PCAP, or PCAPNG formats, and reports can be exported as PDF or CSV depending on the analysis function.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Filtering and alerts
- Users can filter traffic by protocol fields and configure triggers to save calls, record audio, send email, or generate alerts.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- PacketScan can send protocol fields, traffic summaries, and call detail records to GL’s NetSurveyorWeb centralized monitoring platform.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- GL describes the product for telecom operators, equipment vendors, VoIP providers, enterprises, data centers, and mission-critical network teams.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Protocol coverage
- Supported protocols include 5G, LTE, IMS, SIP, RTP, SIGTRAN, GSM, UMTS, Diameter, TCP, and UDP.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- PacketScan captures and analyzes live or recorded IPv4 and IPv6 traffic for telecom, enterprise, VoIP, wireless, and mission-critical networks.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Support and sales
- GL offers a demo or quote request for PacketScan and lists its headquarters in Gaithersburg, Maryland.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Voice quality
- The product reports VoIP quality measures including MOS, R-Factor, jitter, delay, and packet loss, and supports audio capture and playback.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Web deployment
- PacketScan Web provides browser-based multi-user access, centralized management of distributed probes, and REST APIs for automation and third-party integration.checked 8 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 1986checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Gaithersburg, Maryland, USAchecked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Platforms
- The standalone GUI is listed for Windows, while PacketScan Web is listed for Windows and Linux.checked 8 Oct 2026
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