WIRESHARK - The Easy Tutorial

Wireshark Launch
Last Update: Jan 25 2008

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In this tutorial, we will provide explanation about how to launch wireshark with the default settings.

The Wireshark User's Guide will be your friend if you need help.

Launch Wireshark or Ethereal: (What is the difference between Ethereal and Wireshak?)

#wireshark

#ethereal

Select a capture interface.

Capture -> Options

Select a network interface and click on Start.

Result after Wireshark launch.

To use Wireshark at its best, it is important to understand the platform and know how to manipulate the filters to find the information you are looking for.

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