Wireshark has released two important updates, versions 4.6.0 and 4.4.10, enhancing its functionality as a premier network protocol analyzer. Version 4.6.0 introduces a range of significant improvements, including enhanced dissection of process information on macOS, a new "Plots" dialog featuring scatter plots, and support for live capture compression. Additionally, it allows for absolute time representation in JSON outputs using ISO 8601 format and improves the decryption of MACsec packets. The update also includes updated Windows installers with Npcap 1.83 and Qt 6.9.3, and introduces universal installers for macOS, streamlining the installation process. Notably, support for WinPcap has been removed in favor of the newer Npcap library.
In this version, users benefit from numeric sorting in custom columns and other enhanced UI features, along with the addition of support for new protocols and file formats. However, some features, such as AirPcap and older libnl versions, have been discontinued.
Conversely, version 4.4.10 is more focused on rectifying bugs and making minor adjustments to existing protocols. It addresses specific issues like an infinite loop in the MONGO dissector and enhances memory management, along with improvements to icon resolution on macOS.
Both updates are accessible via the official Wireshark website, where users can download installation packages and find user guides and community support. The Wireshark Foundation, which supports the project's educational initiatives, encourages donations to help sustain ongoing development.
As Wireshark continues to evolve, these updates not only refine its existing features but also expand its capabilities, making it an essential tool for network analysis and troubleshooting for professionals across various fields. Future updates may focus on further integration of emerging technologies and protocols, as well as enhancing user experience through community feedback and contributions
In this version, users benefit from numeric sorting in custom columns and other enhanced UI features, along with the addition of support for new protocols and file formats. However, some features, such as AirPcap and older libnl versions, have been discontinued.
Conversely, version 4.4.10 is more focused on rectifying bugs and making minor adjustments to existing protocols. It addresses specific issues like an infinite loop in the MONGO dissector and enhances memory management, along with improvements to icon resolution on macOS.
Both updates are accessible via the official Wireshark website, where users can download installation packages and find user guides and community support. The Wireshark Foundation, which supports the project's educational initiatives, encourages donations to help sustain ongoing development.
As Wireshark continues to evolve, these updates not only refine its existing features but also expand its capabilities, making it an essential tool for network analysis and troubleshooting for professionals across various fields. Future updates may focus on further integration of emerging technologies and protocols, as well as enhancing user experience through community feedback and contributions
Wireshark 4.6.0 and 4.4.10 released
Wireshark has released two significant updates, versions 4.6.0 and 4.4.10. Version 4.6.0 offers numerous improvements and enhancements, including new features such as improved dissection of process information on macOS and a "Plots" dialog with scatter plots. Additionally, Wireshark now supports live capture compression, absolute time in JSON outputs using ISO 8601 format, and better decryption of MACsec packets. Version 4.4.10, on the other hand, focuses primarily on bug fixes and minor updates to existing protocols.
