Wireshark Basics
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What are the two parts of a packet sniffer?

  • Protocol analyzer and packet inspector
  • Message observer and frame capturer
  • Packet capture library and packet analyzer (correct)
  • Content analyzer and protocol receiver
  • Where can Wireshark be downloaded from?

  • <a href="http://www.wireshark.tools/getit">http://www.wireshark.tools/getit</a>
  • <a href="http://www.wireshark.net/download">http://www.wireshark.net/download</a>
  • <a href="http://www.wireshark.org/download.html">http://www.wireshark.org/download.html</a> (correct)
  • <a href="http://www.wireshark.com/get">http://www.wireshark.com/get</a>
  • What action initiates packet capture in Wireshark?

  • Opening the Analysis tab
  • Choosing the Tools menu
  • Clicking the Start button
  • Selecting the Capture pull down menu (correct)
  • What is the purpose of the packet capture library in a packet sniffer?

    <p>Receives a copy of every link layer frame sent or received</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the initial view when starting Wireshark for packet capture?

    <p>A window similar to that shown in slide 5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Packet Sniffer Components

    • A packet sniffer consists of two main parts: the capture driver and the packet capture library.

    Wireshark

    • Wireshark can be downloaded from the official Wireshark website.
    • Initiating a capture in Wireshark is done by clicking the "Start" button or selecting "CaptureOptions" from the "Capture" menu.
    • The initial view when starting Wireshark for packet capture is the "Start Page" or "Welcome Screen".

    Packet Capture Library

    • The purpose of the packet capture library in a packet sniffer is to analyze and decode the captured packets, presenting the data in a human-readable format.

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    "Wireshark Basics: Test Your Packet Sniffing Skills Quiz" Test your knowledge of Wireshark with this quiz that covers topics such as obtaining and utilizing Wireshark, and conducting packet analysis.

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