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What is the need for the wireshark software for decoder software?

asked 27 Aug '16, 08:41

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Some more background information would help to understand the question.

(29 Aug '16, 02:21) Jaap ♦

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The Wireshark Wikipedia article summarizes what Wireshark is used for quite well:

It is used for network troubleshooting, analysis, software and communications protocol development, and education.

See also Wireshark's About page.

answered 29 Aug '16, 08:25

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