Wireshark/Install

Wireshark is a free and open source packet analyzer used for network troubleshooting and analysis. These activities will show you how to download and install Wireshark.

Readings

 * Wikipedia: Wireshark
 * Wikipedia: X86
 * Wikipedia: 32-bit application
 * Wikipedia: 64-bit computing

Preparation
To prepare for this activity:
 * 1) Turn on your PC by pressing the power button (Windows will start automatically).
 * 2) Log in if necessary.

Activity 1 - Determine System Type
To determine system type:
 * 1) Use  msinfo32 (press Windows key, type "run", then type "Msinfo32") to display the system type.  The system type will either be X86-based PC or X64-based PC.  X86-based PC is a 32-bit system.  X64-based PC is a 64-bit system.
 * 2) Close msinfo32.

Activity 2 - Download Wireshark
To download Wireshark:
 * 1) Open a web browser.
 * 2) Navigate to http://www.wireshark.org.
 * 3) Select Download Wireshark.
 * 4) Select the Wireshark Windows Installer matching your system type, either 32-bit or 64-bit as determined in Activity 1.  Save the program in the Downloads folder.
 * 5) Close the web browser.

Activity 3 - Install Wireshark
To install Wireshark:
 * 1) Open Windows Explorer.
 * 2) Select the Downloads folder.
 * 3) Locate the version of Wireshark you downloaded in Activity 2.  Double-click on the file to open it.
 * 4) If you see a User Account Control dialog box, select Yes to allow the program to make changes to this computer.
 * 5) Select Next > to start the Setup Wizard.
 * 6) Review the license agreement.  If you agree, select I Agree to continue.
 * 7) Select Next > to accept the default components.
 * 8) Select the shortcuts you would like to have created.  Leave the file extensions selected.  Select Next > to continue.
 * 9) Select Next > to accept the default install location.
 * 10) Select Install to begin installation.
 * 11) Select Next > to install WinPcap.
 * 12) Select Next > to start the Setup Wizard.
 * 13) Review the license agreement.  If you agree, select I Agree to continue.
 * 14) Select Install to begin installation.
 * 15) Select Finish to complete the installation of WinPcap.
 * 16) Select Next > to continue with the installation of Wireshark.
 * 17) Select Finish to complete the installation of Wireshark.

Note: If you encounter compatibility errors, such as with installing WinPcap on Windows 8, try using Compatibility Mode.