Wireshark

About

Wireshark is a widely used, open-source network protocol analyzer that captures and displays real-time network traffic details. It is particularly useful for troubleshooting network issues, analyzing network protocols, and ensuring network security. Wireshark supports various network interfaces, including Ethernet, wireless, and USB, allowing it to capture data from different network media types. Its key features include packet capture, real-time analysis, and advanced filtering capabilities that enable users to focus on specific types of network traffic. Wireshark provides a graphical user interface that simplifies network traffic analysis, making it accessible to both beginners and experts. It supports multiple file formats for capturing and saving packet data, such as PCAPNG and PCAP. Additionally, Wireshark offers statistical and graphical analysis tools, color coding for packet differentiation, and the ability to export data in various formats. These features make Wireshark an indispensable tool for network professionals, security experts, and developers seeking to analyze data packets for troubleshooting, performance optimization, and security threat detection.