
It is commonly called as a sniffer, network protocol analyzer, and network analyzer. It is used to track the packets so that each one is filtered to meet our specific needs. cap.Wireshark is an open-source packet analyzer, which is used for education, analysis, software development, communication protocol development, and network troubleshooting. Save the captured data by selecting 'File -> Save As.'.When you have finished the capture, press 'Stop'.Now a smaller window opens showing the number of packets received. From the menu in Wireshark select 'Capture -> Options.', and in the field 'Interface' select your network card.Connect the hub between the AlphaCom and the IP network.So to capture the data a HUB or a managed switch must be used, an unmanaged switch cannot be used.

Managed switches - These switches have one or more methods to modify the operation of the switch.

This type of switches are not suitable for network analysis. They are typically the least expensive switches, found in home, SOHO, or small businesses.

Wireshark (formerly known as Ethereal) is a packet analyzer (also known as Ethernet sniffer) that can intercept and log traffic passing over the ethernet port. In order to capture data you need the following equipment: This article describes how to use the PC program Wireshark to capture data from the ethernet port of the AlphaCom. Sometimes it is useful for debugging purposes to analyze the data on the IP network.
