4.2. Prerequisites
From Wireshark
Setting up Wireshark to capture packets for the first time can be tricky.
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A comprehensive guide "How To setup a Capture" is available at: http://wiki.wireshark.org/CaptureSetup. |
Here are some common pitfalls:
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You need to have root / Administrator privileges to start a live capture.
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You need to choose the right network interface to capture packet data from.
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You need to capture at the right place in the network to see the traffic you want to see.
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... and a lot more!.
If you have any problems setting up your capture environment, you should have a look at the guide mentioned above.