WIRESHARK USER'S GUIDE

Wireshark User Guide (Beginner → Intermediate)

Wireshark is a powerful network protocol analyzer used to capture and inspect network traffic in real time. It’s widely used by network engineers, SOC analysts, and cybersecurity professionals.

🧠 What is Wireshark Used For?

Wireshark helps you:

✔ Capture live network traffic

✔ Analyze packets (data units in networks)

✔ Troubleshoot network issues

✔ Detect suspicious or malicious activity

⚙️ Installation & Setup

1️⃣ Download from official website

2️⃣ Install with Npcap/WinPcap (for packet capture)

3️⃣ Launch Wireshark

▶️ Starting Packet Capture

Open Wireshark

Select a network interface (Wi-Fi / Ethernet)

Click Start Capture

You will see live packets flowing in real time.

📊 Understanding the Interface

Wireshark has 3 main panels:

1️⃣ Packet List Pane

Shows all captured packets

Includes time, source, destination, protocol

2️⃣ Packet Details Pane

Shows detailed breakdown of selected packet

3️⃣ Packet Bytes Pane

Displays raw data in hexadecimal

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