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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Getting Started .............................................................................................................. 3
I)
Current Version................................................................................................................... 4
II) Installation........................................................................................................................... 4
III) Specifying the Default Network Adapter ........................................................................... 5
Chapter 2: Using Wireshark............................................................................................................ 7
I)
Two ways to capture some packets:.................................................................................... 7
II) Examining the Capture ..................................................................................................... 10
III) What if I can’t find any packets? ...................................................................................... 11
IV) Looking at Packets Captured by Wireshark...................................................................... 12
V) Some Options to Analyze Captured Packets .................................................................... 13
VI) Saving Captures ................................................................................................................ 15
Appendix 1: Packets Captured: Explanation and Troubleshooting .............................................. 16
I)
Switches or Routers versus Hubs...................................................................................... 16
II) Your Network Adapter ..................................................................................................... 17
III) Comment on Cable Modems ............................................................................................ 18
IV) Problem with Wireless LANs and Windows .................................................................... 18
V) Other Problems and Issues................................................................................................ 18
Appendix 2: Filters in Wireshark.................................................................................................. 20
Appendix 3: Hits Versus Page Views........................................................................................... 22