Installation Guideline for Wireshark 4.0.6 (Windows 11)

Wireshark is a powerful network protocol analyzer used for capturing and inspecting the data flowing over a computer network in real-time. It is employed by network administrators, cybersecurity professionals, and students to analyze and troubleshoot network issues, detect security vulnerabilities, and gain insights into network traffic patterns. Many educational institutions, including universities and technical schools with computer science, cybersecurity, or networking programs, use Wireshark as a practical tool for teaching network protocols, security, and network analysis. It provides students with hands-on experience in understanding the intricacies of network communication and helps them develop practical skills in monitoring and securing computer networks.

This is a step-by-step process on how to install Wireshark 4.0.10 on Windows 11. The entire article is divided into three sections, which include; downloading, installing and running Wireshark 4.0.10 on Windows 11.

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Downloading Wireshark 4.0.6 (Windows 11)

Step 1: Go to Official Download Page and search up for Wireshark-win64-4.0.6.exe. You can use the shortcut to search, Ctrl+F. Then, click Wireshark-win64-4.0.6.exe.

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Result: Once Wireshark-win64-4.0.6.exe clicked, the Wireshark 4.0.6 (Windows 11) will start downloading.

Installing Wireshark 4.0.6 (Windows 11)

Step 1: Go to Download in files and click Wireshark-win64-4.0.6.exe.

Step 2: Click Noted.

Step 3: Click Next.

Step 4: Click Next.

Step 5: Click Next.

Step 6: Click Next.

Step 7: You may install USBPcap 1.5.4.0 otherwise click Install.

Step 8: Click Yes.

Step 9: Click OK.

Step 10: Wait for the installation to be finished.

Step 11: Click Next.

Step 12: Once the installation is done, click Finish.

Run Wireshark 4.0.6

Step 1: Launch Wireshark.

Step 2: Click Skip this version.

Result: Installation complete.