Capturing packets allows you to dig into the details of the network traffic, which can include everything from device discovery, protocol conversations, and failed authentication. It can record every packet sent between devices in your network, in real-time. What is a packet capture?Ī packet capture, also known as a PCAP file, is a tool that can be helpful in troubleshooting. Head to Wireshark for details on this open-source option. Wireshark provides many options for the capture as well as sorting traffic by several different parameters. If you are not familiar with this process, let us answer some questions you might have already.įirst things first, Wireshark is a free packet analyzer for anyone looking to troubleshoot their network. Having a simple tool to use is invaluable! The goal of this article is to get more comfortable with the basics of packet captures as well as how to upload a file to Wireshark.
IntroductionĬonfiguration changes, monitoring, and troubleshooting are something a network administrator has to deal with often. This article explains how to use a Cisco Business Wireless Access Point (WAP) and Wireshark to perform, save, and upload a packet capture.
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