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IPtraf-ng vs Wireshark

A side-by-side look at IPtraf-ng and Wireshark. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

IPtraf-ng

IPtraf-ng

Network & Admin

IPtraf-ng is an open-source command-line network monitoring utility for Linux. It gathers various types of information about network traffic including IP traffic, ICMP and TCP connections, and OSPF information.

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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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