did i install the wrong program? - winpcap

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  1. iceni60

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    i want to caputure packets, i installed smart sniff and winpcap. when i go to the winpcap folder i dont see it, ive open rpcapd is that winpcap? if so what are the commands so i can safely caputure packets when i use it with smart sniff? thanks. :)
     

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    Hi iceni60,

    WinPcap is a driver, not an application. If it is installed, you should see an entry in Add or Remove Programs. If Smart Sniff captures packets, then WinPcap is installed and working.

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    so it should be installed? but when i go to caputure packets with smart sniff and i pick the winpcap option it doesnt seem to work i pick the winpcap option, press enter, but, then the same screen appears again, asking if i want to use raw packets or winpcap, i pick the winpcap option, and the same screen appears again.

    it is in add/remove programs, but, i cant remember how i checked, but the driver doesnt appear when i looked to see if its installed, i think i somehow need to install the driver
     

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    i just realised that i have process guard installed to block driver installs, however, given the choice i would have allowed the driver install. chould that be the problem? if so, should i reinstall? i really want to learn about networks etc. thanks
     
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  5. nick s

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    Your capture options should look something like this. I don't see a network adapter in yours. What kind of connection do you have?

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    Disable PG long enough to reinstall WinPcap.

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    this is my connexion, please let me know if ive left something personal in it. thanks
     

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    thank you, Nick. i'll disable global hooks and driver installs. is that the right thing to do? or should i just unenable it all? how does the connexion look to you ? is it OK?
     
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    Looks good. Did you install WinPcap 3.0 or 3.1 beta 4? 3.1 supports PPP where I think 3.0 does not.

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    Disabling just driver installs will work.

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    i installed 3.0, so i'll have to uninstall 3.0, than install 3.1 beta 4, is that the smae as 3.1?

    i'll just disable the driver then, thanks again nick :cool:
     
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    You will have to uninstall 3.0, reboot, and install 3.1 beta 4 (disable block driver installation in PG).

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    you are brilliant nick, i dont know what id do without you :D :cool: :D thanks for all the times you've helped me. im going to have something to eat then i'll do it. again thanks for your time.
    one last thing, ive done abit of reading, and if i just capture packets from my machine i wont be causing any trouble for anyone else will i, i dont want to get into trouble :( it just captures my requests right
     
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    On some networks and ISPs I believe it is against the terms of service agreement. As a home user, I doubt very much that you will get into trouble.

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    ok then i'll give it a go :cool:
     
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    I've been looking into this myself Nick, and appreciate the input.

    A question if I may....reading through some of the FAQ's and notes at the Ethereal site, it looks like the mention on the Pcap goes ver3.0. Now I looked into Snort also and their ver for Pcap suggests the one you commented on, ver3.1 beta 4. I would think (need more time there) the latter would be compatible with the latest Ethereal ver0.10.7.
    Plus I briefly recall the PPP support from their site you noted in post nine. ;)

    If you could comment one way or another, that would be super! :cool:
    I know from previous threads you run Ethereal....


    Thanks,
    GF
     
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    Hi GlobalForce,

    I am running WinPcap 3.1 beta 4 with the latest Ethereal without any problem. For me, all the 3.1 betas have worked well with Ethereal.

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    Mucho thanks Nick.[​IMG]
    From many threads I've always picked up something productive from you. Enjoy having you "On The Boards!"

    Best Regards,
    GF ;)
     
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    hello, i just uninstall 3.0, rebooted and installed 3.1 beta 4. it appears in the add/remove programs, but when i open smart sniff i get the screenshot below, which does look to be an improvment from before as some infomation appears in the box. but, when i click the winpcap option, then OK, the same box reappears. do i need to go to the winpcap folder and run a command to get the driver to work as this is the first time ive used it. i did disable driver installs in PG. any help would be great, as im desparate to get it to work now. thanks
     

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    Hi iceni60,

    You have to select an adapter. Use the one with your IP. No need to do anything in the WinPcap folder. Remember to not post your IP.

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    yea, i just editted the address and changed my online address thanks. i picked the one with the adapter and the green arrow went off and a red box appeared. is that it? i'll give it ago now and see what happens.
     
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    Should be working now. Smart Sniff does not have live packet capture. You have to stop the capture (with the red box) to see the results. Ethereal can do live scrolling capture.

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    when i picked *stop capture* the red box disappeared and the screen filled with infomation, it looks like it has worked. does that sound right to you? i can't thank you enough. i really appreciate your walking me through all the steps.
    i want to learn about all these things so much and it looks like im on my way to the beginnings of packet sniffing :cool: THANKS Nick cookies for you :cool: :cool: :cool:
     
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    I will be joining you in the sniff-fest by the weekend ICE. :D
    Thanks again Nick. :cool:

    GF
     
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    one last thing, just so im 100% sure - i should select the one next to my IP address - the wan (PPP/Silp) interface?
     
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