In our previous article, we talked about what Wireshark is. In this article, we will examine how to install Wireshark. Before proceeding with the installation steps, download the program from its website from the link below.
https://www.wireshark.org/download.html
![Download Wireshark](https://www.systemconf.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/img_60802f71982ed.png)
Installing Wireshark
Step 1
Run the downloaded installation file as an administrator.
![Wireshark setup file as an administrator.](https://www.systemconf.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/img_60858e43bf8cf.png)
Step 2
Continue by clicking the “Next” button in the installation wizard.
![installation wizard](https://www.systemconf.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/img_60858f9446b89.png)
Step 3
Click the “Noted” button to accept the license agreement.
![license agreement](https://www.systemconf.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/img_608590034d76c.png)
Step 4
Continue leaving the components as default.
![components](https://www.systemconf.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/img_60859063758a0.png)
Step 5
In the Select additional tasks window, continue by selecting the “Wireshark Desktop Icon” option.
![Additional Tasks](https://www.systemconf.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/img_6085911fdb170.png)
Step 6
Leave the installation location as default and continue by clicking the “Next” button.
![Wireshark install location](https://www.systemconf.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/img_608591b7b64c0.png)
Step 7
The most important auxiliary program of Wireshark software is the “WinPcap” program. Select the “Install WinPcap” option and click the “Next” button.
![Install WinPcap](https://www.systemconf.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/img_6085924bbab07.png)
Step 8
The “USBPcap” program is required to capture USB devices. If you want to install the “USBPcap” program, we continue by selecting the “Install USBPcap” option.
![Install USBPcap](https://www.systemconf.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/img_608595a295200.png)
Step 9
Wait while the necessary files are extracted and the installation starts.
![installation starts](https://www.systemconf.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/img_608595f180fd6.png)
Step 10
Click the “Next” button to install the Npcap program. Accept the license agreement of the WinPcap program.
![Npcap program](https://www.systemconf.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/img_6085969f8aced.png)
Step 11
To automatically start the “Npcap” driver while your computer is booting, select the option below and click the “Next” button.
![Npcap select the option](https://www.systemconf.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/img_60859783ed30b.png)
Step 12
The installation of the Npcap program continues.
![Npcap program continues](https://www.systemconf.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/img_608597b193fec.png)
Step 13
The installation of the Npcap program has been completed.
![Npcap program has been completed](https://www.systemconf.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/img_608597e95d746.png)
Step 14 – “Npcap” has completed
“Npcap” has completed the program and click the “Finish” button to start the “USBPcap” installation.
!["Npcap" has completed](https://www.systemconf.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/img_608598025902b.png)
Step 15 – “USBPcap” driver license agreement
Accept the “USBPcap” driver license agreement and click the “Next” button.
!["USBPcap" driver license agreement](https://www.systemconf.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/img_60859935a62dc.png)
Step 16 – USBPcapCMD
We accept the “USBPcapCMD” license and start the installation.
![USBPcapCMD](https://www.systemconf.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/img_60859b19d274b.png)
Step 17 – “USBPcap” installation type options
Leave the “USBPcap” installation type options as default and click the “Next” button to continue the installation.
!["USBPcap" installation type options](https://www.systemconf.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/img_60859bbae98a8.png)
Step 18 – “USBPcap” installation
Leave the location setting as default and click the “Next” button to continue the “USBPcap” installation.
!["USBPcap" installation](https://www.systemconf.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/img_6085ac63e135c.png)
Step 19
After the “USBPcap” installation is completed, the Wireshark wizard will continue for installation.
![Wireshark wizard](https://www.systemconf.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/img_6085ad7796458.png)
Step 20
Wireshark program installation continues.
![installation continues](https://www.systemconf.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/img_6085ae163ce2c.png)
Step 21
After the installation steps are completed, click the “Next” button to continue.
![installation complete](https://www.systemconf.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/img_6085af3a3cfff.png)
Step 22
Wireshark program installation is completed. Restart your computer for the changes to take effect. To restart, select the “Reboot now” option and click the “Finish” button.
![Restart your computer](https://www.systemconf.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/img_6085b005eaa4f.png)
Step 23
After your computer restarts, open the program. The first opening image of the Wireshark program is as follows. In order to analyze the network traffic, you need to select the network card you are connected to on the internet. If you are using a Wifi adapter to connect to the internet, double click on your “Wi-fi” adapter.
![select the network card](https://www.systemconf.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/img_6085b9adb816c.png)
Step 24
While your computer is accessing the internet, the program will analyze the IP packets and report them as follows.
![IP packets](https://www.systemconf.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/img_6085ba2a98a3d.png)
Step 25
You can check the version of the Wireshark program you have installed on your computer from the “Help/About Wireshark” section.
![Help/About Wireshark](https://www.systemconf.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/img_6085baf670469.png)