2.2

• Summary - This lab explored the functionalities of Wireshark, and how we can use that tool to track packets and find out information about the networking path.
• Commands/Instructions - This lab covered simple commands in command prompt and Wireshark. We used ping command again to create a connection to a different device, as well as ipconfig /all to gather information about our devices. We also learned basic commands in Wireshark, including the filtering system to track down the ping packets.
• Problems - I had install Wireshark onto the VM, which was inconvenient but not an issue.
• Things to Consider

1. A MAC Address is the unique identifier of a device and are used to route traffic. The first 6 digits identify the vendor and the last 6 digits are the numbers unique to the device, or "fingerprint"
2. A MAC address is obtained by using the ipconfig /all in command prompt, or within the packets the device sends via Wireshark
3. Wireshark is a tool that tracks all of the network traffic coming to and from the device. Within the application you can begin collecting packets, and inspect them individually.
4. Protocols can be identified in Wireshark under the "Protocol" column once you start collecting packets.