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Arpwatch vs Wireshark

A side-by-side look at Arpwatch and Wireshark. 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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Wireshark

Wireshark

Network & Admin

Wireshark is an open-source packet analyzer software used for network troubleshooting, analysis, and communications protocol development. It allows users to see what's happening on their network at a microscopic level.

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