CST 610 - Network Scanning Analysis using Wireshark Lab Report

This lab report details a network scanning exercise using Wireshark, a network analysis tool. The assignment involves analyzing five PCAP files: Gmail, HTTP, OSPF Simple Password Authentication, Telnet, and MySQL Complete. The analysis includes identifying unique IP address pairs, the protocols used (UDP, TCP, OSPF), source and destination ports, and MAC addresses for each file. The report demonstrates how to use Wireshark to examine network traffic, interpret packet details, and understand network communication. The process includes steps to access the virtual machine environment and download the necessary PCAP files for analysis. The report also includes references to relevant literature on Wireshark and network analysis techniques. This report provides a comprehensive overview of network traffic analysis using Wireshark, covering various protocols and network scenarios.