In this recipe we will learn how to use the Flow Graph feature.
Open Wireshark and from the Statistics menu choose Flow Graph. The following window will open:
You can choose several options in the Flow Graph window, such as:
Understanding TCP problems is sometimes quite complex. The best way to do it most of the time is to use graphical software that have better graphical interface, or simply take a piece of paper along with different colored pens and draw it yourself.
A friendly software that can do the job is the Cascade Pilot package by the developers of Wireshark which can be found at http://www.riverbed.com/us/products/cascade/wireshark_enhancements/cascade_pilot_personal_edition.php
You can see an example of a self-made graph in the following image:
After preparing a few graphs, you will know them like the back of your hand.
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