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Mastering Wireshark

You're reading from   Mastering Wireshark Analyze data network like a professional by mastering Wireshark - From 0 to 1337

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Product type Paperback
Published in Mar 2016
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781783989522
Length 308 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Preface 1. Welcome to the World of Packet Analysis with Wireshark FREE CHAPTER 2. Filtering Our Way in Wireshark 3. Mastering the Advanced Features of Wireshark 4. Inspecting Application Layer Protocols 5. Analyzing Transport Layer Protocols 6. Analyzing Traffic in Thin Air 7. Network Security Analysis 8. Troubleshooting 9. Introduction to Wireshark v2 Index

Summary

What we discussed here is not going to facilitate you with every scenario that can be seen in wireless communication, but definitely, it will give you a jump start.

The IEEE 802.11 standard works over radio frequencies for communication purpose. The protocol that works behind WLANS is CSMA/CD, which facilitates a collision-free environment that is required for a wireless infrastructure. Under 802.11, there are multiple standards that have been developed, and this provides a robust solution for different infrastructure-based requirements.

Sometimes, you need to look at the RF energy level too, which can really play a big role in performance upgrade. Due to various devices that work over the same spectrum of 2.4 Ghz, it is possible that your WLAN signals may get distorted. What you need in such cases is a spectrum analyzer, which lets you analyze and monitor the RF energy flowing around you. To do so, you need special hardware that can be purchased from an online tech store, and you...

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