A Handy Approach for Teaching and Learning Computer Networks using Wireshark

Sasi, G.; Thanapal, P.; Balaji, V. S.; Babu, G. Venkat; Elamaran, V.

doi:10.1109/icisc47916.2020.9171197

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“…Syn and Acknowledgment (Syn-Ack) packet sent back to the sender from the receiver and the connection information will be saved in a block known as transmission control block (TCB) and that state will be named by half-open connection (HOC). Finally, the sender will send (Ack) packet to the receiver for creating the connection [20][23] [5].…”

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Effectiveness of Wireshark Tool for Detecting Attacks and Vulnerabilities in Network Traffic

Mabsali¹,

Jassim²,

Mani³

2023

Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Innovation in Information Technology and Business (ICIITB 2022)

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Due to the popularity of using the technology, network security plays a crucial role recently which supports to establish strong systems that work against cyberattacks. Furthermore, the term "network vulnerabilities" refers to the flaws in the network which attackers exploit to break security and steal critical data. To discover the weaknesses of the network, the attackers use the mechanism of open port scanning to reach the systems and data, therefore the administrator should configure the network correctly and close any open ports. Monitoring network traffic is very important, so the developer focus to design analyzing tools that employ to inspect transmitted packets over the network to trace anomalous activities. Wireshark is one of the most well-known packets analyzing tool that is used to monitor the packets as well as used for examining the protocols. Moreover, the type of attack can be determined from the statistic report which generated by Wireshark tool. For instance, if the attacker sends syn packets to a target device, Wireshark will show the detail of syn packets. Practically, when tcp syn requests are flooded to any device, there will be a huge impact on the device's resources like consuming the bandwidth which affects system performance at the end. This paper presents a penetration test to lunch syn flood attack by sending a huge number of syn packets from Kali Linux machine to three targeted machines which are Windows 8.1, Windows 10 and Metasploitable. The test includes three scenarios, the first one focus on flooding syn packets by using the real source ip address of the attacker machine while the second scenario relays on sending syn packets by utilizing a spoof source ip address. The final scenario depends on using a random source ip address to flood syn packets. The Wireshark tool will be run in Kali machine to capture the packets and generate detailed reports. The results of captured data will be recorded to make analysis and list the capabilities of this tool.

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Effectiveness of Wireshark Tool for Detecting Attacks and Vulnerabilities in Network Traffic

Mabsali¹,

Jassim²,

Mani³

2023

Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Innovation in Information Technology and Business (ICIITB 2022)

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“…These understandings generally involve taking an active hands-on role in learning how to configure and manage real-world computer network scenarios from a well-understood theoretical perspective. Therefore, like many other courses in science and engineering fields, laboratory (lab) work is an indispensable component for learning in computer networking courses, ensuring that students have the requisite knowledge, skills and experiences with regard to computer networks and systems (Abdullah & Ehsan, 2012;Dinita et al, 2012;Dobrilovic et al, 2012;Dobrilović & Odadžić, 2006;Mikac & Horvatić, 2019;Prvan & Ožegović, 2020;Ruiz-Martinez et al, 2013;Sarkar, 2006a;Sasi et al, 2020;Shimba et al, 2017).…”

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Design and implementation of a smart learning environment for teaching computer networking

Woolcott,

Bui

2023

European Journal of Open, Distance and E-Learning

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The transition to fully online delivery in the COVID-19 pandemic has added to already existing and significant challenges in subjects and programs that require a component of practicum, on-site experience or hands-on laboratory work. This article presents initial results from a study that responds to challenges arising in moving to a fully online version of an advanced-level computer networking subject within a postgraduate computing degree. Specifically, the study addresses challenges related to a lack of effective teaching approaches combined with a lack of integrated technologies for conducting hands-on laboratory work in online learning environments. The findings presented are from a case study comparison of face-to-face delivery with a newly developed ‘smart learning environment’. Findings indicate that student results and satisfaction levels from the two modes of delivery were comparable. Findings support the purpose-designed instructional strategy, integrated technologies and practical assessments, set within sequenced and scaffolded activities. Further research is being undertaken to confirm the effectiveness of the changes, including case studies of students’ performance data from subsequent offerings of the subject and the inclusion of pre-test post-test protocols and randomised trials.

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“…Deploying packet sniffers and network emulation tools is always an interest in the teaching community. The authors in [4] provided some hands on practice on networking protocols using Wireshark. Recently, Wireshark played a key role in upgrading data communication and computer network courses [5][6][7][8].…”

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A Journey from End Systems to Backbone Routers: A Virtual Lab Environment for Online Computer Networking Courses

Wang

Guo

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access Proceedings

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A Handy Approach for Teaching and Learning Computer Networks using Wireshark

Cited by 14 publications

References 7 publications

Effectiveness of Wireshark Tool for Detecting Attacks and Vulnerabilities in Network Traffic

Effectiveness of Wireshark Tool for Detecting Attacks and Vulnerabilities in Network Traffic

Design and implementation of a smart learning environment for teaching computer networking

A Journey from End Systems to Backbone Routers: A Virtual Lab Environment for Online Computer Networking Courses

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