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To open a PCAP file, you need the right software. The files contain captured network data packets and are created by Wireshark
Open PCAP files: Suitable software required
If you use the Wireshark analysis tool to analyze your data traffic, PCAP files are created.
- PCAP files (Packet Capture Data) contain the data packets that are created during the network analysis. You can analyze these with suitable software
- Wireshark is a good choice here. The program is free of charge and allows you to view the data after installation.
- Instead of Wireshark, you can use programs such as WinDump or tcpdump to analyze your network traffic. These are also suitable for this purpose.
