Wireshark Configuration

For Live Packet Capture, configure packet capture parameters in ExtremeWireless, then configure the following parameters in Wireshark.

  1. Open Wireshark and go to the Capture Options dialog.
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    Wireshark Capture Options Dialog
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  2. Click Manage Interfaces
  3. From the Remote Interfaces tab, select Add.
  4. In the Host field, enter the Management Controller IP address.
    Note

    Note

    Port of 2002 is the default port for this Wireshark service.
  5. Click OK.
    The available interfaces for the controller are displayed.
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    Remote Interfaces Tab with Wired and Wireless Interfaces Highlighted
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    Note

    (Optional) To focus on the interface that you specified in ExtremeWireless Capture Location parameters, select the check box to hide the other interfaces.
  6. Click Add.
    The Capture Options dialog displays. All interfaces that are not hidden are selected. PM stands for packet mirror.
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    Wireshark Capture Options with Remote Interfaces
    Graphics/WS_capture_options_with_interfaces.png
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    Note

    The Wired and Wireless interfaces are highlighted.
  7. Click Start to monitor the packet capture.