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Network Analysis using Wireshark 2 Cookbook - Second Edition

By : Nagendra Kumar Nainar, Yoram Orzach, Yogesh Ramdoss
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Network Analysis using Wireshark 2 Cookbook - Second Edition

By: Nagendra Kumar Nainar, Yoram Orzach, Yogesh Ramdoss

Overview of this book

This book contains practical recipes on troubleshooting a data communications network. This second version of the book focuses on Wireshark 2, which has already gained a lot of traction due to the enhanced features that it offers to users. The book expands on some of the subjects explored in the first version, including TCP performance, network security, Wireless LAN, and how to use Wireshark for cloud and virtual system monitoring. You will learn how to analyze end-to-end IPv4 and IPv6 connectivity failures for Unicast and Multicast traffic using Wireshark. It also includes Wireshark capture files so that you can practice what you’ve learned in the book. You will understand the normal operation of E-mail protocols and learn how to use Wireshark for basic analysis and troubleshooting. Using Wireshark, you will be able to resolve and troubleshoot common applications that are used in an enterprise network, like NetBIOS and SMB protocols. Finally, you will also be able to measure network parameters, check for network problems caused by them, and solve them effectively. By the end of this book, you’ll know how to analyze traffic, find patterns of various offending traffic, and secure your network from them.
Table of Contents (20 chapters)

DHCPv6-based address assignment

While IPv6 SLAAC is simpler and easier as it works as plug-and-play, it is not the only option for autoconfiguring the IPv6 address. DHCPv6 is another centralized address assignment option that can be used for address assignment and management. In this recipe, we will see how to analyze some of the most common DHCPv6 issues.

Getting ready

Ensure that you have a DHCPv6 server configured to assign an IPv6 address for the requesting clients. In Unix/Linux devices, ifconfig -a will list the IPv6 address configured on the interfaces. If you don't see the DHCPv6 assigned address, capture the packets using Wireshark in the LAN.

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