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🐱‍💻 sniffer - Capture Network Data with Ease

🚀 Getting Started

This guide will help you download and run “sniffer,” a user-friendly network packet sniffer for real-time data capture and analysis. You don’t need programming skills to follow these steps.

📦 Download & Install

To get started, visit the Releases page on GitHub. There, you will find the latest version of the software ready for download.

🛠️ System Requirements

Ensure your computer meets the following requirements:

• Operating System: Windows 10 or later, MacOS, or any modern Linux distribution
• Processor: Intel or AMD with at least 1 GHz speed
• RAM: Minimum of 2 GB
• Disk Space: At least 100 MB free space
• Network Interface: Any active network adapter

📥 Downloading the Software

1. Click the link above to go to the Releases page.
2. Look for the latest version listed at the top of the page.
3. You will see several files for download. Choose the one that matches your operating system.
   • For Windows users, download the .exe file.
   • For Mac users, download the .dmg file.
   • For Linux users, select the appropriate package for your distribution.
4. Click on the file to start the download.

🔄 Installing the Software

Windows:

1. Once the download completes, locate the downloaded .exe file.
2. Double-click the file to start the installation process.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Mac:

1. Find the downloaded .dmg file in your Downloads folder.
2. Double-click the file to open it. This will show a window with the application.
3. Drag the sniffer icon into your Applications folder.
4. You can now find and launch it from your Applications.

Linux:

1. Depending on your distribution, you may have a .deb or .rpm file.
2. For .deb files, open Terminal and run:

   sudo dpkg -i path_to_file.deb
   

3. For .rpm files, use:

   sudo rpm -i path_to_file.rpm
   

⚙️ Running the Application

1. After installation, locate the sniffer application on your computer.
   • In Windows, find it in your Start Menu.
   • On Mac, it is in the Applications folder.
   • On Linux, search for it in your applications menu.

2. Launch the application by clicking its icon.

3. The interface will open, showing options for network interfaces and settings. Choose the network interface you want to observe.

4. Click the ‘Start’ button to begin capturing packets.

📊 Understanding the Interface

Once you open the application, you will see several key areas:

• Network Interface Selection: Select which network adapter you want to monitor.
• Capture Window: Displays incoming and outgoing packets in real-time.
• Filter Options: Set filters to display only the packets you are interested in.
• Export Options: Save captured packets to your system in PCAP format for later analysis.

💡 Tips for Effective Use

• Use filters to narrow down the data captured. This can help you focus on specific types of packets.
• Regularly export your data if you are analyzing traffic over extended periods. This keeps the capture manageable.
• Familiarize yourself with the packet structure if you plan to analyze them further.

📚 Additional Resources

If you would like to learn more about network analysis, consider visiting the following pages for tutorials and guides:

• Wireshark Official Documentation
• Packet Analysis Basics

🤝 Support & Contributions

If you encounter any issues or have questions, feel free to open an issue on our GitHub repository. We appreciate any feedback or suggestions to improve the application.

📝 License

The source code of sniffer is licensed under the MIT License. Feel free to use it for personal or educational purposes.

Thank you for choosing sniffer! Enjoy capturing and analyzing your network data with ease.