Wireshark.msi Install PowerShell - Shell-Bash

Wireshark is a popular open-source packet analyzer that can help network administrators troubleshoot network issues, monitor network traffic, and analyze security vulnerabilities.

This article will cover how to install Wireshark using PowerShell and Bash on Windows systems.

Installing Wireshark with PowerShell

To install Wireshark using PowerShell, follow these steps:

1. Open PowerShell as an administrator.

2. Run the following command to download the latest Wireshark.msi installer:

Invoke-WebRequest https://1.as.dl.wireshark.org/win64/Wireshark-win64-3.4.6.msi -OutFile Wireshark.msi

3. Once the download is complete, use the following command to install Wireshark:

Start-Process msiexec.exe -Wait -ArgumentList '/I Wireshark.msi /quiet'

This command will install Wireshark silently without any user interaction.

Installing Wireshark with Bash

To install Wireshark using Bash on Windows, follow these steps:

1. Install the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL).

2. Open a Bash shell and run the following commands to download and install Wireshark:

curl -L -o Wireshark.msi https://1.as.dl.wireshark.org/win64/Wireshark-win64-3.4.6.msi
sudo apt-get install wine
msiexec /i Wireshark.msi /quiet

This command will download the Wireshark.msi installer, install Wine (a compatibility layer that allows Windows applications to run on Linux), and then install Wireshark silently.

Conclusion

In this article, we covered how to install Wireshark using PowerShell and Bash on Windows systems. Whether you're a network administrator, security analyst, or just curious about network traffic, Wireshark is a powerful tool that can help you gain insight into your network.