EtherDetect

EtherDetect is a handy tool for your computer that helps you keep track of data packages. When you're online, your computer sends and receives these packages, sometimes even without you knowing. This tool breaks down the data flow so you can see what's happening.

Understanding EtherDetect's Features

The cool thing about EtherDetect is that it gives you tons of information about how data moves around. While using it, there aren’t too many settings to mess with—mostly just the connection and adapter options. Depending on where you're using it, you can set up custom filters to capture specific data more effectively.

Setting Up Your Filters

There aren't any preset filters in EtherDetect, which means you'll need to create your own. To do this, you'll input the target machine’s IP address and port number, and decide if you want to accept packages from those variables. This feature is super useful for testing new servers or websites.

Selecting Your Network Adapter

You also need to pick which network adapter you want to monitor for accurate results. All available adapters show up in a list along with their IP addresses and other details like NetMask. Just a heads-up: You can only keep an eye on one adapter at a time. Trying to run multiple instances won’t work.

Monitoring Data Packages

Once everything's set up, hit the “Start” button! This will begin capturing packages based on what you've specified. You’ll see all connections listed in a dedicated panel that shows IP info, protocols used, and how many packages were transferred—but there’s no field for the target name if it exists.

Diving Deeper into Package Analysis

If you're curious about individual packages, just click on them from the list! You'll get detailed content like Ethernet headers and even UDP headers with highlighted selections for easy viewing. If you need to save any of this data, remember that you'll have to copy it manually since exporting is limited to specific file formats.

A Tool for Everyone!

EtherDetect may be small but it's super powerful! It's especially popular among network administrators because it's easy to learn thanks to its user-friendly design. Whether you're monitoring employee computers or just checking your own device, this app is really useful.

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