System, method and computer program product for translating SNMP (ASN.1) protocol decodes

The present invention relates to network analyzers, and more particularly to decoding network communications utilizing a network analyzer. A system, method and computer program product are provided for translating protocol decode objects. Initially, a plurality of frames is received. Next, the frames are decoded in order to generate protocol decode objects each with a numerical identifier associated therewith. Still yet, the numerical identifier is translated to a textual identifier. The textual identifier associated with the protocol decode objects are then displayed for facilitating the use of the protocol decode objects during network analysis.