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tcpdump vs Wireshark

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

tcpdump

tcpdump

Network & Admin

tcpdump is a command-line network monitoring and data acquisition tool used to capture packet data flowing over a network. It can intercept and log traffic passing over a digital network or part of a network.

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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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