So what is wireshark anyways?

Wireshark can do many things when it comes to analyzing network traffic. But here's a few that will get you excited about Wireshark:

• If you're studying for your CompTIA Network+ exam, Wireshark is a great way to get some practical experience working with network analysis. So download the app, and what are are you waiting for?!
  
  
• If you want to find out if anyone is snooping your network, you can easily scan your entire network to find out who is eavesdropping on your home network.
  
  
• Analyze individual packets and frames to deconstruct them to find potentially unencrypted HTTPS traffic.
  
  
• Find out if any nodes in your system is taking up ressources in your network.

Click here to navigate to the website to download the application and scroll and find excellent tutorials on how to learn Wireshark and a great community of fellow networking gurus to guide you through the ocean that is Wireshark. Including their own YouTube channel!

How To Download Wireshark

Navigate to the website and hover over "Get Acquainted and click "Download" Get the latest version and you're off!!! Once you're able to open the application, it will ask you which network you want to scan. And once you click your ethernet or wireless adapter it will start scanning right away!

Navigating The Application

Once you are in, it can be quite daunting, but never fear! because they're tons of tutorials at your finger tips

Wireshark Series

This post will be an inital gathering and sharing of information about everything Wireshark. Look for new posts about how to navigate Wireshark in depth. Educational content about TCP and UDP network traffic. The OSI model And frames and packets. Also look for post about real-worl applications of Wireshark.

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