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Homework 1: Analyze a packet trace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Due by classstime on WEEK THREE<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this activity, please use the packet capture file you downloaded in class. (Here it is again<\/a>.) Answer these questions using Assignment 1 on our Canvas site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may not know the answers right away; it’s fine to use the internet to find the answers! Try using this glossary <\/a>of networking terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Note: can’t get Wireshark to work on your computer? Here’s<\/a> an alternative assignment that doesn’t require Wireshark.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. You’ll notice that a number of TCP packets contain the mysterious code words SYN, ACK, and sometimes FIN. What do each of these words mean? (Hint: ?)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Some packets contain a “Protected Payload.” What do you think that is?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Many TCP packets contain the phrase https(443)<\/strong>. What is 443? What is being communicated with this formulation?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Pick a protocol from the packet capture that we haven’t discussed (i.e., not dns, http, udp, or tcp). Explain what it’s used for and what it’s accomplishing in a specific numbered packet.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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