Wireshark/Install – Wikiversity
Wireshark is a free and open source packet analyzer used for network troubleshooting and analysis. These activities will show you how to download and install Wireshark.
To prepare for this activity:
- Turn on your PC by pressing the power button (Windows will start automatically).
- Log in if necessary.
Activity 1 – Determine System Type
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To determine system type:
- Use msinfo32 (press Windows key, type “run”, then type “Msinfo32”) to display the system type. The system type will either be X86-based PC or X64-based PC. X86-based PC is a 32-bit system. X64-based PC is a 64-bit system.
- Close msinfo32.
Activity 2 – Download Wireshark
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To download Wireshark:
- Open a web browser.
- Navigate to http://www.wireshark.org.
- Select Download Wireshark.
- Select the Wireshark Windows Installer matching your system type, either 32-bit or 64-bit as determined in Activity 1. Save the program in the Downloads folder.
- Close the web browser.
Activity 3 – Install Wireshark
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To install Wireshark:
- Open Windows Explorer.
- Select the Downloads folder.
- Locate the version of Wireshark you downloaded in Activity 2. Double-click on the file to open it.
- If you see a User Account Control dialog box, select Yes to allow the program to make changes to this computer.
- Select Next > to start the Setup Wizard.
- Review the license agreement. If you agree, select I Agree to continue.
- Select Next > to accept the default components.
- Select the shortcuts you would like to have created. Leave the file extensions selected. Select Next > to continue.
- Select Next > to accept the default install location.
- Select Install to begin installation.
- Select Next > to install WinPcap.
- Select Next > to start the Setup Wizard.
- Review the license agreement. If you agree, select I Agree to continue.
- Select Install to begin installation.
- Select Finish to complete the installation of WinPcap.
- Select Next > to continue with the installation of Wireshark.
- Select Finish to complete the installation of Wireshark.
Note: If you encounter compatibility errors, such as with installing WinPcap on Windows 8, try using Compatibility Mode.
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