Learn Wireshark 3 in 5 Days: Wireshark Tutorial
Master the industry-standard Wireshark tool to capture, filter, and analyze network traffic. Learn Wireshark to troubleshoot network issues, inspect protocols, and interpret packets—skills essential for cyber security, IT operations, and computer network analysis.
What You’ll Learn
This Learn Wireshark 3 in 5 Days: Wireshark Tutorial will teach you:
- Start capturing packets:
Learn how to access and use Wireshark across platforms. - Display filters:
Use Wireshark filters to isolate and analyze specific traffic. - Captured packets and analysis:
Navigate the packet list and details panes. - Protocol deep-dives:
Understand TCP, UDP, ICMP, IP, HTTP, DNS, FTP, ARP, DHCP, SMTP.
- Packet details and bytes:
Explore packet data and protocol implementations. - Network interface and setup:
Install Wireshark and configure capture options. - Network troubleshooting:
Solve real-world network issues using captured traffic. - Security applications:
Use Wireshark for ethical hacking and network defense.
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Description of Learn Wireshark 3 in 5 Days: Wireshark Tutorial
Wireshark is the leading measuring device for deep packet inspection in today’s networks. This course teaches you how to use Wireshark like a pro, giving you the skills to monitor packets, troubleshoot network issues, and analyze data at the protocol level. You'll learn to install Wireshark, start capturing packets from a network interface, and interpret the packet details pane with confidence.
Through real examples and exercises, you'll capture traffic across ethernet, wireless, and virtual environments, using Wireshark filters and display tools. Whether you're inspecting IP addresses or identifying issues with servers and protocols, this tutorial breaks down complex concepts into practical, hands-on lessons. Learn to connect tools and systems, track down communication failures, and capture all the packets needed for effective network analysis.
- Install Wireshark on Windows and Linux systems
- Capture file creation and packet data extraction
- Filter traffic using expressions, buttons, and Wireshark’s main toolbar
- Analyze traffic from common protocols: HTTP, FTP, DNS, DHCP, ARP, SMTP
- Troubleshoot using SPAN ports, packet list view, and selected packet analysis
- Understand packet bytes, headers, and protocol fields
- Apply your skills in computer networks, security, and communication analysis
After completing this course, you won’t just rely on many tutorials—you’ll have the hands-on expertise to analyze packets captured across any network. You’ll understand each network protocol in detail, know where to find additional information when needed, and confidently sift through all the packets to troubleshoot and resolve real-world issues like a true network analysis expert.
Who Is This Course For
This course is for network administrators, system admins, cyber security professionals, and anyone who wants to learn Wireshark to gain visibility into computer networks. It’s also perfect for students studying protocols, packet data, or troubleshooting techniques.
Course Instructor
Mohamad Mahjoub is a prolific writer, trainer, and cybersecurity expert with over 15 years of experience. He holds multiple certifications, including CISSP, ISO 27005 Risk Manager, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, CISA, PMP, and ITIL. Mohamad earned his Master’s Degree in Computer Science from the Lebanese American University, graduating magna cum laude.
He began his career as an IT project manager for a multinational pharmaceutical company, then transitioned to a senior role in Information Security Audit in the banking sector. He later moved to Dubai to become an Information Security Manager at a smart university. Currently, Mohamad serves as the CISO for a French multinational company, overseeing IT and OT security operations throughout the Middle East.
Since 2012, Mohamad has delivered numerous IT courses to a diverse audience, including fresh graduates, IT professionals, senior executives, and business owners. His online multi-lingual Cyber Security courses have over 100,000 students enrolled worldwide. Mohamad's extensive knowledge and dedication make him a trusted expert in the field of Cyber Security.
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Testimonials
Jace I.
This course gave me the hands-on practice I needed. I can now capture traffic, dissect packet bytes, and use filters effectively. The explanations of the packet details pane and protocol structures were super clear. A must for any aspiring network security engineer.
Tobias C.
I used to dread network problems—now I use Wireshark to pinpoint the cause in minutes. This course helped me understand how to use the packet list, apply display filters, and interpret communication flows across systems and servers.
Mina R.
As a computer engineering student, I appreciated how this course blended protocol theory with practical packet analysis. I followed along on my Linux system and learned how to capture packets from one computer and analyze them for default services and Bluetooth sniffing too.
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