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Wireshark is an open-source network protocol analyzer used for capturing and inspecting data packets in a network, beneficial for troubleshooting, security analysis, protocol development, and education. The document outlines the purposes of Wireshark, including diagnosing network issues, detecting security threats, and aiding in protocol debugging. It also provides a step-by-step guide on how to start capturing packets and emphasizes the importance of selecting the correct interface for effective analysis.

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Wireshark is an open-source network protocol analyzer used for capturing and inspecting data packets in a network, beneficial for troubleshooting, security analysis, protocol development, and education. The document outlines the purposes of Wireshark, including diagnosing network issues, detecting security threats, and aiding in protocol debugging. It also provides a step-by-step guide on how to start capturing packets and emphasizes the importance of selecting the correct interface for effective analysis.

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Course Title: DES

Class: BSE – 8A
Software Engineering Department
Assignment # 2
CLO – 1, CLO – 2

NAME: MUHAMMAD ABDUL RAFFAY


ENROLLMENT: 01-131212-020

What is Wireshark?

Wireshark is an open-source network protocol analyzer that lets users capture and
inspect data packets traveling through a network. It's used by network administrators,
security experts, and developers to troubleshoot issues, analyze network traffic, and
detect vulnerabilities.

🎯 Purpose of Wireshark

Wireshark serves several key purposes:

1. Network Troubleshooting:
a. Diagnose slow network connections or dropped packets.
b. Identify bottlenecks and latency issues.
2. Security Analysis:
a. Detect suspicious or malicious network activities.
b. Investigate data breaches and unauthorized access.
3. Protocol Development & Debugging:
a. Examine how custom protocols function on the network.
b. Debug communication issues in networked applications.
4. Educational Tool:
a. Understand how different network protocols (like TCP, UDP, HTTP) operate.
b. Visualize real-time network traffic for learning purposes.

Install and run Wireshark and add screenshots of what you got and discuss in detail about
what you have observed.

Step-by-Step Process to Start Capturing Packets:

1. Choose the Interface:


a. Select an active connection (e.g., Wi-Fi or Ethernet) by clicking on it.

2. (Optional) Apply Capture Filters:


a. Enter a filter like icmp to capture only ping requests.
3. Start Capture:
a. Click the selected interface to view real-time traffic.

4. Stop and Analyze:


a. Click the red square icon to stop capturing and inspect the recorded
packets.
Example for Wi-Fi

Conclusion:

Wireshark is a powerful tool for monitoring and analyzing network traffic. The
screenshot demonstrates the initial step where a user chooses an interface to capture
data. Observing active interfaces ensures effective troubleshooting and targeted analysis.

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