karim@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> I am using wireshark to sniff packet from my neighbor computers which
> all connected to the same hub as mines. but I just could see the packets
> of my own laptop and no record from the neighbor laptops.
>
> we all are connected to a D-Link DE-805TP hub which according to
> wireshark manual is areal hub not switch. this hub from other side is
> connected to switch which is connected to rotour.
Do not believe people when they say a device is a hub. Most devices sold
as hubs these days are really switches. You will probably have to
confirm it for yourself.
> My laptop ethernet card is :
>
> "Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet"
Look in the archive for the thread "Query about capturing on Broadcom
BMC5708C" from early January 2009. It may apply to your problem too.
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