

Let’s dive deep into this fantastic tool and understand some of its features:Īfter installing the application and starting it, the first thing to do is to choose the Interface(s) to start with. Wireshark requires winpcap (packet capture and filtering engine) for its capture and analysis functions, although it comes along with the default installation of Wireshark. Previously known as ‘Ethereal,’ Wireshark presents the user with a rich GUI that has easy-to-implement features and makes the process of packet analysis simple, even for a novice. Many packet sniffers are available out there and all of them provide different features but Wireshark stands out from the rest due to its rich set of features and easy to use interface.
