Installing Wireshark 4.0.7 on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS System

Wireshark is a powerful protocol and network packet analyzing tool that allows users to easily capture, analyze, and share network data. It is known as the world's most widely used network protocol analyzer and can be run on various platforms including Windows, Linux, macOS, Solaris, FreeBSD, NetBSD, and many others. In this article, we will take you through the steps to install Wireshark 4.0.7 on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa) system.

Wireshark offers a range of features that make it an essential tool for network administrators and security professionals. It has a standard three-pane packet browser that allows users to browse captured network data via a GUI or via the TTY-mode TShark utility. Additionally, it can perform both live packet as well as offline analysis, making it a versatile tool for analyzing network traffic.

One of the key features of Wireshark is its ability to capture and analyze packets from a network interface. It breaks the capture into frames, segments, and packets, allowing users to inspect and analyze the data in detail. Users can also share captured packets with others in Wireshark format or save them for later analysis.

Installing Wireshark on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS

To install Wireshark on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, you will need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Open the terminal

Open the terminal application on your Ubuntu system and type `sudo apt update` to ensure that your package list is up-to-date.

Step 2: Install Wireshark

Type `sudo apt install wireshark` in the terminal to install Wireshark. This may take a few minutes depending on your internet connection speed.

Step 3: Start Wireshark

Once the installation is complete, type `wireshark` in the terminal to start the application.

Step 4: Configure Wireshark (Optional)

You can configure Wireshark to your liking by going to Edit > Preferences and selecting the desired settings.

Step 5: Reconfigure Wireshark (Optional)

If you have previously installed an older version of Wireshark, you may need to reconfigure it after installing the new version. You can do this by going to Edit > Preferences and selecting the desired settings.

That's it! With these simple steps, you should now be able to install Wireshark 4.0.7 on your Ubuntu 20.04 LTS system.

Instal Wireshark 4.0.7