Wireshark is a popular open-source network protocol analyzer that is used by network administrators to diagnose and troubleshoot network issues. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Wireshark on Linux Mint.
Before installing any new software, it is always recommended to update the system. To do this, open the terminal and run the following command:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
By default, Wireshark is not included in the Linux Mint repository. However, it is available in the Wireshark repository. To add the Wireshark repository, run the following command in the terminal:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:wireshark-dev/stable
Once the repository has been added, install Wireshark by executing the following command:
sudo apt install wireshark
During the installation process, you will be prompted to choose whether or not non-superusers are allowed to capture packets. If you select "Yes," non-superusers will be allowed to capture packets, but they will still need to have the appropriate permissions.
If you selected "Yes" in the previous step, you will need to add your user to the wireshark group to enable capturing for non-superusers. To do this, run the following command:
sudo usermod -a -G wireshark $USER
After running this command, log out and log back in for the changes to take effect.
To launch Wireshark, open the terminal and run the following command:
wireshark
Alternatively, you can launch Wireshark from the applications menu.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Wireshark on Linux Mint, and you are now ready to start analyzing network traffic. Keep in mind that Wireshark can capture and display sensitive information, so make sure to use it responsibly and with proper authorization.
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