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Packet Sniffer Documentation

Overview

A network packet sniffer that captures and analyzes network traffic, displaying detailed information about Ethernet frames, IP packets, and TCP/UDP segments.

Installation

To install the required dependencies, run:

$pip install colorama

Requirements

  • Python 3.6+
  • colorama
  • sudo/admin privileges

Basic Usage

The basic usage of the tool is as follows:

$sudo python packet_sniffer.py --interface eth0 --filter TCP

Command Line Arguments

ArgumentDescriptionDefault
--helpDisplay help information-

Examples

Troubleshooting

Permission Errors

If you encounter permission errors, especially with network tools like IDS or Packet Sniffer, make sure to run the script with administrator privileges (sudo on Linux/macOS).

Dependencies

If you encounter import errors, ensure all required dependencies are installed:

$pip install colorama

Security Considerations

This tool is provided for educational and legitimate security testing purposes only. Always ensure you have proper authorization before using security tools on any network or system.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.