Wireshark is an open-source software tool used for network analysis and troubleshooting. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Wireshark on NetBSD, a Unix-like operating system.
Before you begin the installation process, make sure that you have the following:
To ensure that you have access to the latest packages, you should update the package repository first.
Open a terminal and type the following command:
sudo pkgin update
Wireshark requires several libraries to function correctly. Install the necessary dependencies by running the command:
sudo pkgin install qt5 qt5-tools tcpdump glib2 libgcrypt libgpg-error libpcap desktop-file-utils
To install the Wireshark package on NetBSD, run the following command:
sudo pkgin install wireshark
After the installation is complete, you can find the icon for Wireshark in the Applications menu.
By default, Wireshark requires root privileges to capture network traffic. You can run it as a non-root user by setting the appropriate permissions.
Open a terminal and type the following command:
sudo chmod +s /usr/local/bin/dumpcap
This will allow you to run Wireshark as a regular user.
In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Wireshark on NetBSD. Wireshark is a powerful and versatile network analysis tool that can help you troubleshoot network issues in real-time.
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