🖥️wireshark

➡️This is a command-line reference manual for commands and command combinations that you don’t use often enough to remember it. This cheatsheet explains the wireshark command with important options and switches using examples.

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# To start capturing packets on a specified interface
Capture>"Interfaces ...">[Select interface(s)]>Start

# To stop a running capture to analyze the packets
Capture>Stop

# To apply a filter from selected packets in a current or previous capture session
[Right click packet]>"Apply as filter">[Select options]

# To start a session that will only capture packets destined for your device
Capture>"Options...">[Uncheck "Use promiscuious mode on all interfaces"]>Start

# To view all packets of a TCP/UDP/SSL stream 
[Right click packet]>"Follow <TCP/UDP/SSL> stream"

# To manage decryption keys to decrypt encrypted streams
View>"Wireless Toolbar" then
"Wireless Toolbar">"Decryption Keys..."

Cheatsheets are an excellent complement to other information sources like Linux man-pages, Linux help, or How-To’s and tutorials, as they provide compact and easily accessible information. While man-pages and detailed tutorials often contain comprehensive explanations and extensive guides, cheatsheets summarize the most important options forthe command wireshark in a clear format. This allows users to quickly access the needed information for wireshark without having to sift through lengthy texts. Especially in stressful situations or for recurring tasks, cheatsheets for wireshark are a valuable resource to work efficiently and purposefully.

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