
Installing Wireshark is pretty straightforward. If you prefer using the command line to install new applications, you can do the same thing by opening the terminal, and typing those commands:Īre you a bit lost in the Linux command line? Check this article first, for the most important commands to remember, and a free downloadable cheat sheet so you can have the commands at your fingertips.Īnd if you are using Ubuntu and want to install Wireshark on it, I have a dedicated article on this topic (click on the link).

If you are looking to quickly progress on Raspberry Pi, you can check out my e-book here. So keep reading for the full installation procedure, and an introduction to some of the most powerful features. It’s available in the Add/Remove software tool, or via the command line, by using APT: “sudo apt install wireshark”.īut once installed, the first steps might be a bit confusing if you never used it before.

Wireshark can be installed on Raspberry Pi from the default repository. I will show you how to install it on your device, and share interesting features for you to use. Basically, it will intercept network packets and display their content in a nice interface, so you can analyze them. Wireshark is a free and open-source tool to capture and analyze network traffic.
