Examine Network Communications by Using Wireshark

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Part of Networking Fundamentals Topic: Cyber Security Labs

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What you'll do

In this lab, you will examine network communications by using Wireshark.

Learn to use the basic features of Wireshark
Explore the use of display filters
Use Wireshark to follow a TCP stream and an HTTP stream
Use Wireshark capture filters
Explore the headers of captured network traffic by using Wireshark

Note: Once you begin the lab, you will not be able to pause, save, or exit and then return to your lab. Please ensure that you have set aside enough time to complete the lab before you start.

⏱ About 30 minutes
Counts towards: CompTIA Network+ (exam N10-009) · CompTIA Tech+ (exam FC0-U71)

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