How to Install Wireshark on Ubuntu Server Latest

Wireshark is a network protocol analyzer that allows you to capture and analyze network traffic in real time. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps of installing Wireshark on an Ubuntu Server.

Prerequisites

Before you start with the installation process, ensure that you have these prerequisites:

  • A running Ubuntu Server
  • A user account with administrative privileges
  • Access to the Internet
  • Terminal or SSH access to your server

Step 1: Update the Packages

First, update the packages in your Ubuntu server by running the following command:

sudo apt update

Step 2: Install Wireshark

Next, you can install Wireshark by running the following command:

sudo apt install wireshark

During the installation process, you will be prompted if you want to allow non-superusers to capture packets. For security reasons, it's recommended to answer No.

Step 3: Add User to the Wireshark Group

In order to start capturing packets, you need to be a member of the Wireshark group. Add your user to the Wireshark group by running the following command:

sudo usermod -aG wireshark $USER

Step 4: Restart Network Services

You need to restart the network services after installing Wireshark. Run the following command to restart the network services:

sudo systemctl restart networking

Step 5: Start Wireshark

After completing the above steps, now you are ready to start capturing packets using Wireshark. Open the terminal or SSH to your server and run the following command:

wireshark

You should now see the Wireshark user interface, from which you can start capturing and analyzing network traffic.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you have learned how to install Wireshark on Ubuntu Server, add user to the Wireshark group, and start capturing packets. Wireshark is a powerful tool for network analysis and troubleshooting. With the help of Wireshark, you can easily diagnose network issues and improve network performance.