I am using Wireshark on both Windows XP Pro and Windows 7 Pro. In both cases I have multiple interfaces so I've given them friendly names like: - Internet Switch Mirror - LAN Switch Mirror - LAN In the XP system, these assigned names show up in Wireshark. In the Win 7 system, the manufacturer and model of the NIC shows up. How can I fix the Windows 7 system NIC names in Wireshark? asked 26 Aug '12, 22:07 fred3 |
One Answer:
By either:
1) is probably technically the "best" choice, except that Pcap should arguably supply both* names, if available (as they are on at least some versions of Windows), but that would require a new API. It's also the choice that would take the most work and time to develop and get accepted. 2) is probably the best shorter-term workaround - if and when the new *Pcap APIs show up, Wireshark should use them if available and otherwise use the workaround. 3) is the "easiest" solution for a user - no code to write, and it works with standard Wireshark. answered 26 Aug '12, 23:09 Guy Harris ♦♦ |
3 does it. Thank you!