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Arpwatch vs Packet Capture

A side-by-side look at Arpwatch and Packet Capture. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Arpwatch

Arpwatch

Network & Admin

Arpwatch is an open source software used for monitoring Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) traffic on a computer network. It keeps track of Ethernet/IP address pairings and reports changes, which can help detect certain types of attacks.

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Packet Capture

Packet Capture

Network & Admin

Packet capture software intercepts and logs network traffic passing through a network interface. It can help analyze network issues, view raw network packets, monitor bandwidth usage, debug protocols, etc. Popular open-source packet capture tools include Wireshark, tcpdump, and Windump.

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