Wireshark 4.6.0rc1 has been released for testing, representing a significant step forward for the popular network protocol analyzer. This release candidate introduces a variety of new features designed to enhance user experience and improve functionality. Key updates include support for Network Time Security (NTS) to decrypt NTP packets, expanded capabilities for MACsec packet decryption, and numerous enhancements to custom columns, Lua scripting, and HTTP2 tracking.
Notably, Wireshark now supports decoding for the Resource Interchange File Format (RIFF) and TTL File Format, as well as a range of new communication protocols including Asymmetric Key Packages (AKP), Binary HTTP, and Bluetooth Android HCI. Furthermore, users will find improvements in the Windows and macOS installers, as well as compressed source packages utilizing zstd.
A significant new feature is the "Plots" dialog, which provides scatter plots in addition to the existing "I/O Graphs" functionality, allowing for more versatile data visualization. Live capture functionality has also been enhanced, with the ability to compress data while capturing, offering greater flexibility to users.
In terms of support, Wireshark has phased out compatibility with AirPcap and WinPcap, and has deprecated the ENABLE_STATIC CMake option in favor of BUILD_SHARED_LIBS. This release candidate aims to gather user feedback before the final release of Wireshark 4.6.0, further solidifying the tool's reputation as a critical resource for troubleshooting, analysis, development, and education in network protocol analysis.
For those interested in testing this release, it can be downloaded from the designated page on the Wireshark website, where users can also find more information about the tool and its ongoing development by the Wireshark Foundation. As the tool continues to evolve, it remains a vital asset for network professionals and enthusiasts alike
Notably, Wireshark now supports decoding for the Resource Interchange File Format (RIFF) and TTL File Format, as well as a range of new communication protocols including Asymmetric Key Packages (AKP), Binary HTTP, and Bluetooth Android HCI. Furthermore, users will find improvements in the Windows and macOS installers, as well as compressed source packages utilizing zstd.
A significant new feature is the "Plots" dialog, which provides scatter plots in addition to the existing "I/O Graphs" functionality, allowing for more versatile data visualization. Live capture functionality has also been enhanced, with the ability to compress data while capturing, offering greater flexibility to users.
In terms of support, Wireshark has phased out compatibility with AirPcap and WinPcap, and has deprecated the ENABLE_STATIC CMake option in favor of BUILD_SHARED_LIBS. This release candidate aims to gather user feedback before the final release of Wireshark 4.6.0, further solidifying the tool's reputation as a critical resource for troubleshooting, analysis, development, and education in network protocol analysis.
For those interested in testing this release, it can be downloaded from the designated page on the Wireshark website, where users can also find more information about the tool and its ongoing development by the Wireshark Foundation. As the tool continues to evolve, it remains a vital asset for network professionals and enthusiasts alike
Wireshark 4.6.0rc1 released
Wireshark 4.6.0rc1 has been released for testing. The update includes support for NTP packet decryption using Network Time Security (NTS), expanded MACsec packet decryption, and enhancements to custom columns, Lua scripting, and HTTP2 tracking. Additionally, Wireshark now supports the Resource Interchange File Format (RIFF) and TTL File Format decoding, as well as numerous new communication protocols.
