Setting up Wireshark to capture packets for the first time can be tricky.
Here are some common pitfalls:
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You need to have root / Administrator privileges to start a live
capture.
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You need to choose the right network interface to capture packet data
from.
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You need to capture at the right place in the network to see the
traffic you want to see.
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... and a lot more!.
If you have any problems setting up your capture environment, you should
have a look at the guide mentioned above.
![[Tip]](wsug_graphics/tip.png)
