i recently downloaded wireshark and im new to the system. I was expirementing with it and was wondering how to know which interface to choose to collect packets off of my router. how do I know which one is my router. I tried the one receiving packets and tried to log onto something on my laptop while on the network to retrieve the password but it didn't show up in the packet. please help? asked 20 Mar '13, 17:58  jp7799 edited 21 Mar '13, 10:58  Guy Harris ♦♦ |
One Answer:
Open wireshark application and click interface list on home page. It shows all the interfaces tied to your system and you can select one. Do an ifconfig(un*x) or ipconfig(windows) to identify the correct interface for packet capturing. Identifying your router: According to me your router is your default gateway(Correct me if i am wrong). Do Not an iota of clue with rest of your question. answered 20 Mar '13, 18:16  krishnayeddula edited 21 Mar '13, 00:39 Guy Harris ♦♦ |
