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Shiffer software with custom protocol parsing ability on Windows?
Suppose I wish to sniff my network traffic with some conventional software, but the protocol I wish to analyze is custom. Which software allows to write plugins or something to parse custom protocol ...
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In which network layer is the data located that lets a gateway(using NAT) know which computer a packet is meant for?
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In which network layer is the data located that lets a gateway(using NAT) know which computer a packet is meant for?
Could someone explain how the process works?
In explaining the ...
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Why do I not get to the same website when using this IPv4 address instead of the url?
When I capture packets using the packet analyser wireshark while visiting http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrogen I can see packets that use the HTTP protocol (e.g.a GET request). My Get request uses 4 ...
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What does `Type: IP (0x0800)` in the Ethernet II part of a ping packet mean?
If I ping to another pc in my network I send a packet that consists out of an ICMP part, a IPv4 part and a Ethernet II part. I can see this using the packet analyser 'wireshark'.
Now the Ethernet II ...
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Can two network adapters work in different IP protocols simultaneously？
My laptop has two network adapters, one is wireless and connected wirelessly to a wireless router, another one is wired and connected to a network supported IPv6 with cable.
The question is , can I ...
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My LLTD shows my network wrong
I have 7 ult on two computers one is a hard wired tower, the other is a wireless laptop.
My network should look like the following:
{Tower wired to Router with WIFI > Internet
NAS storage wired to ...
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Implementation of protocols
I want to know how different protocols are implemented. For instance, take example of TCP/IP. This protocol is used for the transmission of data (if I am right).
Now, I want to know how this protocol ...
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How do I limit packet capturing in Wireshark to only a specific protocol?
I would like to listen to HTTP traffic on port 8080. When I start capturing packets in Wireshark, it's flooded by packets using the SSDP protocol on port 1900. I would like to limit the packet ...
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Ethernet a protocol or cable?
Is ethernet a protocol or cable? How it is different from Cat-5 cables? I'm very confused when I hear the term 'ethernet' for a protocol and cables.
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How to download and install IPX on windows 7
From where I can download IPX for windows 7 and how to install it?
Thanks alot for your help.
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Sharing internet connection.- Complex
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1 Desktop , 2 Laptops , one wifi router , one network cable . All computers are on win XP
Laptop A and Laptop B are connect to the network of wifi Router, they can access internet.
My ...
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What is `gopher` and is it still used?
Reading some rather old computer books, I have seen the gopher protocol mentioned frequently.
What is it used for? And, is it still used today?
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What are ports and protocols really?
I hear people talk about ports and protocols (in relation to computer networking), and they often provide analogies for them (for example: "a port is much like a shipping port, it sends and receives ...
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Allow only HTTP/HTTPS comunication with Agitum Outpost Security Suite Free
Hi I use Agitum Outpost Security Suite Free and I would like allow only HTTP(80) a HTTPS(443) protocols for IN/OUT and also allow local ports for Oracle database, etc.
I try use Network Rules -> ...
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IPv4 address to Netmask mapping and Multiple default routes feasibility?
We have,
Class Range NetMask Bits Bits hosts#
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A 0-127 255.0.0.0 8 24 16777216 (i.e. ...
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Is there a good example for acknowledged, connectionless network protocol?
According to what I've read, there are three main connection types in computer networks:
Unacknowledged, connectionless (e.g. UDP)
Acknowledged, connectionless (e.g. ?)
Acknowledged, ...
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CSMA/CD network protocol (Ethernet)
I hope I'm in the right stackexchange subsite (can't seem to find a networking related subsite..).
I've got 2 questions concerning the CSMA/CD network protocol:
Before sending some (say 5) messages ...
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How do I forward TCP from one IP to another?
Here's a thing: I have a piece of software listening on 127.0.0.1:port and only (I can choose the port). I want it to work as a server and accept connections from outer network. How can I forward the ...
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how does 'ping' command really work?
How does the ping command really work? Specifically where does the ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) come into picture?
I was asked this question in an interview and I was not able to come up with ...
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How do I “telnet into [my] favourite Web server”?
I'm reading a book about programming, and I want to check an HTTP response message. The book is instructing me
to telnet into your favorite Web server. Then type in a one-line request message for ...
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Finding the external (PPPoE, WAN) MAC address of an ADSL router
My ISP is Orange Internet, I have recently ditched my crummy "livebox" and moved to a more stable BT Business Hub with the firmware flashed back to the original SingTel ROM. The thing works great ...
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Ethernet vs TCP vs IP?
What is the difference between Ethernet, TCP, and IP in simple (simple abstract) terms?
Please do not copy from Wikipedia...
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How does the home wireless perform if it connects to a public access point?
Assuming that there is a access point(hotspot) covering a dozen of houses. Besides, these houses also have their own wireless network. So, if everyone in each house connect to the Internet at the same ...
