Packets are the units of data carried on the network and the basis for all higher level network analysis. The Packets view of a capture window is where you can view information about the individual packets transmit- ted on your network. Capture windows also allow you to view the decoded packet contents, in raw, hexa- decimal and ASCII format.
The Packets View
- Open a capture window and click the Packets view.
- Click Start Capture. Packets begin populating the capture window.
- Right-click a column heading to hide or display available column headings.
- Right-click a packet row and select Insert into Name Table. The Insert Name dialog appears.
- Select a Node type icon to represent this packet. The Node type options let you choose an icon that will appear in the Packet List, for example, Workstation, Server, Router, or Access Point.