Wireshark Fundamentals Training

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$2,195.00 USD

Duration
3 Days

Delivery Methods
Virtual Instructor Led
Private Group

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Course Overview

Only 32% of IT professionals feel confident analyzing packet-level network traffic. Are your teams equipped with the right skills?

The Wireshark Fundamentals course teaches you how to use Wireshark, Tshark, Termshark, and TCPdump to capture, filter, and analyze packets across protocols and operating systems. You'll gain hands-on experience interpreting network traffic, troubleshooting issues, and applying display filters to zero in on root causes. This training builds your skills with key protocols like TCP, VoIP, and 5G — and helps you become a more effective network analyst.

Course Objectives

By the end of this training, you’ll be able to capture, analyze, and troubleshoot network traffic using Wireshark and related tools.

Install, configure, and use Wireshark and Tshark for packet analysis
Apply display filters and colorization rules to pinpoint network issues
Analyze Ethernet, TCP, UDP, VoIP, and 5G traffic at the packet level
Use command-line tools like TCPdump and Termshark for packet capture
Decode SSL, inspect protocol behavior, and resolve network addresses

Who Should Attend?

4G and 5G network professionals
DevOps Engineers
Software Developers
Technical Managers and Leads
System and Cloud Administrators
Network Engineers and Developers

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What is Wireshark Fundamentals training?

This course provides practical, hands-on instruction in how to use Wireshark and related tools to analyze network traffic. You’ll learn how to capture packets, apply filters, and troubleshoot performance and security issues at the protocol level.

What are the benefits of taking this course?

Professionals who understand packet capture and network protocol analysis are in high demand. This training builds job-ready skills that can lead to higher-paying roles in cybersecurity, network engineering, and IT operations.

Will this course help me troubleshoot slow or broken network connections?

Yes. You'll learn how to use Wireshark to filter out noise, identify abnormal behavior, and inspect transport and application-layer data — helping you pinpoint root causes faster.

Will this course help me analyze VoIP or 5G traffic?

Absolutely. The course includes modules dedicated to VoIP protocols like SIP, as well as 4G/5G-specific traffic including GTP, NGAP, and Diameter.

Does this course prepare me for any certifications?

While not tied to a specific exam, Wireshark Fundamentals helps build essential knowledge for certifications like WCNA (Wireshark Certified Network Analyst) and supports broader roles in cybersecurity and network operations.

Course Prerequisites

Familiarity with networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, OSI model)
Experience with Linux or command-line tools recommended

Agenda

Up and Running

Using Vi and Vim
Efficient CLI usage with Tmux

AI LLM Toolkit

Toolkit overview for AI solution assistance

Introduction to Network Analysis

TCP/IP concepts and protocol overview

Getting Started with Wireshark

Installing and using Wireshark
Interface walkthrough

Capturing Packets

Starting/stopping captures
Creating PCAPs with TCPdump
Using Termshark for CLI-based analysis

Basic Analysis Techniques

ARP and Unicast Ethernet packet analysis
Using the Packet Bytes Window
tshark and encoding fundamentals

Filtering Techniques

Display filter syntax and workflows
Colorization rules
Graphing flows and exporting PCAPs
Decoding SSL traffic

5G Captures

Registration and NAS analysis
GTP and NGAP protocol review

Advanced Analysis Techniques

Resolving network addresses
Network protocol analysis

Specialized Protocol and VoIP

SIP, Diameter, SCTP, and 404 troubleshooting
Wireshark for telecom and voice

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