Ricoh MFP Packet Capturing

[KenB]

Hi All,

I just found out that since 2015 that Ricoh machines have a built-in packet capturing function, by setting a few SP switches.

Im not referring to capturing print files, which has been there for at least 15 years, but actual packets, which can be viewed in Wireshark.

Has anyone ever tried this?

I have an account where I think there may be some “unwanted” network traffic hitting the machine, although it could be something as innocent as ACT trying to phone home to get firmware updates.

The IT staff at this account is not advanced enough to be able to provide monitoring to that IP address, else I would go that route.

Thanks!

[slimslob]

Re: Ricoh MFP Packet Capturing

QWould that be part of SP 5836 Capture Settings?

[semi]

Re: Ricoh MFP Packet Capturing

QWould that be part of SP 5836 Capture Settings?

Think it might be this

[KenB]

Re: Ricoh MFP Packet Capturing

Think it might be this

Yep, that would be the one.

Looks like it can only capture to an SD card, not what I was hoping to hear.

I work 100% remotely, and getting that coordinated with a tech would most likely be a herculean task. Tons of roadblocks on that one.

I would probably be better off to see if the IT admin could run a Wireshark trace at the switch level.

Thanks for the reply.

[KenB]

Re: Ricoh MFP Packet Capturing

QWould that be part of SP 5836 Capture Settings?

No, SP 5836 is different.

But thanks.