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Using Wireshark

There can be instances where we may require analyzing the network traffic so as to find the cause of the problem.  To do this we can use WireShark. 

Wireshark is a network protocol analyzer.  You can download it for FREE by clicking the logo below:

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Steps that may be helpful in using Wireshark:


1.  Select the network interface you want to listen for the traffic.

For that either click 'Interface List' on the main window or go to Capture –>Select Interfaces –>SelectOptions… –>Select an appropriate network interface


2.  Click 'Start' button –>You will see the network traffic for that interface in the window

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3.  Filters can be applied so as to view only packets that are of importance.

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–> You can then click on any item in middle pane –>its information will be displayed in the bottom pane.


6.  To copy any data 'bytes' –>Right click on that data –>Go to Copy –>Bytes –>Printable Text Only (This will copy the data in a readable text form)

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