2. Analysing Network Traffic Flashcards
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Q
What is a packet analyser or Packet Sniffer?
A
A Packet Analyser is a software program or ahardware device that is used to intercept, capture and analyse traffic being transmitted on a network.
A packet analyser can be either used on a wireless or a wired network.
It can be used by network administrators for monitoring network traffic or troubleshooting network issues. It can also be used by hackers to intercept data packets on a network and attack or gain access to that network.
2
Q
What are the 3 types of 802.11 Wifi frames?
A
Management frames
Control frames
Data Frames
