Homework 5

Kevin Nilson

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Abstract

CS 150 Homework 5, Networks & Data Communications, Summer 06


1. Homework 5

Due - Due August 7

  • Install Ethereal or find a computer that already has Ethereal installed. http://www.ethereal.com/

  • Capture packets while you load the class website in a browser

  • Take a screenshot of Ethereal with the request to download the class website highlighted. Make sure the Hypertext Transfer Protocol section is expanded and visible in the screenshot.

  • Upload the image to the gradebook. Acceptable file extensions are png, jpg, gif. Please do not upload any bmp images.

2. Overview of Ethereal

Ethereal is used by network professionals around the world for troubleshooting, analysis, software and protocol development, and education. It has all of the standard features you would expect in a protocol analyzer, and several features not seen in any other product. Its open source license allows talented experts in the networking community to add enhancements. It runs on all popular computing platforms, including Unix, Linux, and Windows.