[PDF] details of the selected packet header window

What is the packet details pane?

The packet details pane shows the current packet (selected in the “Packet List” pane) in a more detailed form. Figure 3.17. The “Packet Details” pane This pane shows the protocols and protocol fields of the packet selected in the “Packet List” pane. The protocols and fields of the packet shown in a tree which can be expanded and collapsed.

What is the difference between packet details and packet bytes?

The packet details pane (see Section 3.19, “The “Packet Details” Pane”) displays the packet selected in the packet list pane in more detail. The packet bytes pane (see Section 3.20, “The “Packet Bytes” Pane”) displays the data from the packet selected in the packet list pane, and highlights the field selected in the packet details pane.

What is a packet list in Wireshark?

The “Packet List” pane Each line in the packet list corresponds to one packet in the capture file. If you select a line in this pane, more details will be displayed in the “Packet Details” and “Packet Bytes” panes. While dissecting a packet, Wireshark will place information from the protocol dissectors into the columns.

What is a selected packet?

The selected packet acknowledges this packet. The selected packet is a duplicate acknowledgement of this packet. The selected packet is related to this packet in some other way, e.g., as part of reassembly. The packet list has an Intelligent Scrollbar which shows a miniature map of nearby packets.