TOOL TUTORIAL · Network Analysis & Packet Inspection

How to install and use Wireshark

Wireshark is a powerful network protocol analyzer used for network troubleshooting, analysis, and development. It captures and interactively analyzes network traffic, providing insights into the data transmitted over a network. Wireshark supports a wide range of protocols and of…

Quick install: sudo apt install wireshark

Installation steps

  1. Open a terminal on Kali or another Debian-based system
  2. Run sudo apt update to refresh the package list
  3. Run sudo apt install wireshark to install it
  4. Allow non-root capture when the installer asks
  5. Launch it with the wireshark command to confirm it works

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