Master network analysis and traffic monitoring with the Practice Lab for the Introduction to Using Wireshark, an interactive training environment designed to help you gain practical skills in using one of the most powerful network protocol analyzers available.

This interactive lab guides you through the essentials of Wireshark, from installation and customization to capturing and analyzing live network traffic. Whether you’re a student, an IT professional, or a cybersecurity enthusiast, this lab will help you understand how data moves across networks and how to detect potential issues.

By completing the lab tasks, you will learn how to:

• Install, configure, and customize the Wireshark interface
• Capture real-time network traffic on different interfaces
• Analyze data packets using Wireshark’s powerful filtering tools
• Identify common ports, protocols, and communication patterns
• Understand how to use Wireshark for basic network troubleshooting and diagnostics

Build job-ready skills in protocol analysis and gain the confidence to use Wireshark in real-world IT environments.