In this post, I’ll show you how to install wireshark in a Ubuntu virtual machine so you can capture network traffic on your development machine.
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Introduction
Wireshark is a free and open-source packet analyzer. It is used for network troubleshooting, analysis, software and communications protocol development, and education.
This tutorial will show you how to install Wireshark in your Ubuntu virtual machine.
- Open the Ubuntu Software Center and search for “Wireshark”.
- Click the Install button.
- Enter your password when prompted and click Authenticate.
- The installation will begin and may take a few minutes to complete. Once it is finished, you will be able to launch Wireshark from the Applications menu.
What is Wireshark?
Wireshark is a free and open source packet analyzer. It is used for network troubleshooting, analysis, software and communications protocol development, and education.
Wireshark captures packets in real time and display them in human-readable format. Wireshark can be used to find problems in the network, such as packet loss, high latency, or incorrect configurations.
Wireshark is available for most operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD, and Solaris.
Why use Wireshark in Ubuntu?
Wireshark is a free and open-source packet analyzer. It is used for network troubleshooting, analysis, software and communications protocol development, and education.
Installing Wireshark in Ubuntu
Wireshark can be installed in Ubuntu either using the Ubuntu Software Center or the command line.
To install Wireshark using the Ubuntu Software Center:
1)Open the Ubuntu Software Center and search for “Wireshark”.
2)Click on the “Install” button.
3)Enter your password when prompted and click “Authenticate”.
4)Once the installation is complete, click “Launch”.
To install Wireshark using the command line:
1)Open a terminal window and type “sudo apt-get install wireshark”.
2)Hit Enter and enter your password when prompted.
3)Type “Y” when prompted to continue with the installation and hit Enter.
How to install Wireshark in Ubuntu?
Installing Wireshark in Ubuntu is simple. Just follow these steps:
- Start by updating the package index:
sudo apt-get update- Then, install Wireshark and any required dependencies:
sudo apt-get install wireshark- Once the installation is complete, you can launch Wireshark from the Applications menu.
How to use Wireshark in Ubuntu?
To use Wireshark in Ubuntu, you need to follow the below steps:
1) Firstly, you need to install it. For that, open the Ubuntu software center and type “Wireshark” in the search box.
2) Now, install the first result i.e. “Wireshark network analyzer”.
3) Once it is installed, launch it from the Activities tab. You will see a list of interfaces through which you can monitor the traffic. Select one of them and click on the green shark fin button to start capturing traffic on that interface.
4) To stop capturing traffic, click on the red square button next to the shark fin button.
Tips and Tricks
Here are some tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your Ubuntu virtual machine.
- If you want to run Wireshark inside your Ubuntu virtual machine, you’ll need to install it first. To do this, open a terminal and enter the following command:
sudo apt-get install wireshark- Once Wireshark is installed, you can launch it by going to Applications > Internet > Wireshark.
- If you’re having trouble getting Wireshark to work properly in your Ubuntu virtual machine, try running it in super user mode by entering the following command in a terminal:
sudo wiresharkConclusion
Now that you understand the basics of how to install Wireshark in an Ubuntu virtual machine, you can begin using it to monitor your network traffic.
Keep in mind that this tool can be extremely helpful for debugging purposes, but it can also be used maliciously. Be sure to use it responsibly.
