File Type | Pcap-NG Packet Capture File | ||||||
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File Format | Standard | ||||||
Usage | Open manually | ||||||
Popularity | ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ Common | ||||||
Description |
A PCAPNG file contains captured data saved in the PCAP Next Generation dump file format, an advanced packet capture format designed to replace the previous .PCAP format. It is used by packet sniffers to store data captured over a network. The data in a PCAPNG file is stored in separate blocks, which helps structure the captured data so it may be reconstructed. About Wireshark Foundation Wireshark Wireshark is a network protocol analyzer used to monitor data packets sent over a network. It includes tools for capturing and monitoring network data and can inspect hundreds of different network protocols. Wireshark is commonly used by network administrators to monitor both physical and virtual environments. |
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Published | January 23, 2013 |