What is Socket Sniffer?

Socket Sniffer

Socket Sniffer is a handy little program designed to help you capture TCP/IP packets and analyze them. Think of it as a way to see the chat happening between clients and servers!

Easy to Use on Windows

You can run this tool on all versions of Windows. Just keep in mind that you'll need to have the .NET Framework installed on your computer to avoid any hiccups.

View Conversations Clearly

This utility shows TCP/IP conversations in two ways: it can display text-based protocols like HTTP, SMTP, and POP3 in ASCII mode or show non-text data as a HEX dump. Super useful, right?

Portable and Convenient

The best part? Socket Sniffer is portable! You can keep it on a USB flash drive or any portable device so you can use it wherever you go. Plus, you don’t need any special admin rights to run it.

No Setup Hassle

Getting started is super easy. Just open the executable file—no installation required! It won’t mess with your Windows registry or leave configuration files behind; everything saves directly onto your USB or storage device.

User-Friendly Interface

The layout is straightforward and puts all settings front and center. Even if there’s no help manual, you’ll catch on quickly because of its intuitive design.

Real-Time Packet Capture

This app captures TCP/IP packets going through your network adapter and displays info right in the main window. You just need to enter the target IP address!

Easily Control Your Sniffing Process

You can easily start or stop sniffing whenever you want. Plus, if there's a specific IP address you're interested in, just type it in, and it'll highlight for you!

Dive into Protocol Details

With Socket Sniffer, you'll see detailed information about each protocol along with local addresses, remote addresses, port numbers, packet counts, data sizes, total sizes, and even when the data was captured.

View ASCII or HEX Data

You can check out either ASCII or HEX dump data displayed at the bottom for each entry recorded. And if you want to share that info? Just copy it straight to your clipboard!

Fast Performance Without Lagging Your PC

Tests show that Socket Sniffer works quickly without any errors. It’s light on CPU and memory resources too—so your computer stays speedy while using it!

A Tool for Everyone!

This software packs plenty of simple yet effective options for monitoring TCP/IP packets. Whether you're new to this or a pro, you'll find Socket Sniffer easy to configure.

How Download Works

Go to the Softpas website, press the 'Downloads' button, and pick the app you want to download and install—easy and fast!