While conducting packet analysis, there may be issues that you will want to highlight and identify, so you can reference them at a later date. You might need to make a note on a single packet or an entire capture for future reference.

All of this is possible in Wireshark, as you can write a note in the capture outlining the key issues that were found, so that you or your coworkers can reference the comments at a later date. While commenting is optional, it is always good practice.

Let's start with adding file comments.