1. [Home](https://www.g2.com/) 2. ... 3. [Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-traffic-analysis-nta) 4. [Wireshark Discussions](https://www.g2.com/products/wireshark/discuss) [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_508944e60cbf9d3c669c8a151bb6e328/wireshark.jpeg "Product Avatar Image") ](/products/wireshark/reviews) [ Wireshark ](/products/wireshark/reviews) (150)4.7/5 Wireshark is a open-source network protocol analyzer that enables users to capture and interactively examine the traffic traversing a computer network. It provides deep insights into network communications, making it an essential tool for network troubleshooting, analysis, software and protocol development, and educational purposes. Wireshark is cross-platform, running on Windows, macOS, Linux, and various UNIX systems. Key Features and Functionality: - Comprehensive Protocol Support: Wireshark offers deep inspection of hundreds of protocols, with new ones continually being added. - Live Capture and Offline Analysis: Users can capture live network data or analyze previously saved capture files. - Multi-Platform Compatibility: The software operates on multiple platforms, including Windows, Linux, macOS, FreeBSD, and NetBSD. - Advanced Display Filters: Wireshark provides powerful display filters, allowing users to focus on specific traffic patterns. - Rich VoIP Analysis: It includes tools for analyzing Voice over IP (VoIP) communications. - Support for Various Capture File Formats: Wireshark can read and write numerous capture file formats, such as tcpdump (libpcap), Pcap NG, and others. - Decryption Capabilities: The tool supports decryption for many protocols, including IPsec, ISAKMP, Kerberos, SNMPv3, SSL/TLS, WEP, and WPA/WPA2. - Customizable Coloring Rules: Users can apply coloring rules to the packet list for quick, intuitive analysis. Primary Value and Problem Solving: Wireshark addresses the critical need for in-depth network analysis by providing a detailed view of network traffic at a microscopic level. This capability is invaluable for network professionals, security experts, developers, and educators who require precise insights into network behavior. By facilitating the identification and resolution of network issues, Wireshark enhances network performance, security, and reliability. Its open-source nature ensures continuous improvement and adaptability to emerging networking technologies and protocols. 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