
Wireshark Lua Dissector Installation:

1. Locate Wireshark plugins directory:
   - Windows: %APPDATA%\Wireshark\plugins
   - Linux: ~/.local/lib/wireshark/plugins
   - macOS: ~/.wireshark/plugins

2. Copy Lua dissector:
   cp uart_dissector.lua <plugins_directory>/

3. Restart Wireshark

4. Open capture file or import protocol data

5. Dissector will automatically decode matching traffic

Testing the Dissector:

1. Generate test PCAP:
   - Use text2pcap or similar tools
   - Convert protocol_data.txt to PCAP format

2. Open in Wireshark:
   - File > Open > protocol_capture.pcap
   - Custom protocol should be decoded automatically

3. Verify dissection:
   - Check protocol tree in packet details
   - Validate field values and annotations
