To do this, they rely on software programs called network packet analyzers, with Wireshark perhaps being the most popular and used due to its versatility and easiness of use. It is the responsibility of network engineers and system administrators alike to monitor and inspect the packets for security and troubleshooting purposes. You can keep the PPA or select remove it via below command once Wireshark 2.0 is installed.In any packet-switched network, packets represent units of data that are transmitted between computers. The PPA also contains many other applications for 15.10 Wily, check HERE. Or, paste below commands one by one and run to update repository cache and install/upgrade the software: sudo apt-get update

After checking for updates, you’ll see this popular network protocol analyzer in the list.

If you have a previous installed, launch Software Updater. Type in your password when it asks, no visual feedback so just type in mind, and hit Enter to continue.

When it opens, paste below command and hit enter: sudo add-apt-repository ppa:wireshark-dev/stable Open terminal from Unity Dash, App Launcher, or via Ctrl+Alt+T key combination.

UPDATE: The official Wireshark PPA just updated with the 2.0 packages, available for not only Ubuntu 15.10, but also Ubuntu 15.04, Ubuntu 14.04 and Ubuntu 12.04. It also has new protocol support, new file format decoding support, new dialogs, capture options, and many other improvements. Wireshark 2.0 features a completely new user interface that provides a smoother, faster user experience. Here’s how to install Wireshark 2.0 in Ubuntu 15.10 using a PPA. Wireshark has reached the new table 2.0 release recently and it has been made into Ubuntu 16.04’s official repositories.

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