A core skill for any network engineer is the ability to capture IP packets and analyze the contents to troubleshoot problems or perform testing. You will often be asked to 'sniff' network traffic by managers or customers as part of your day-to-day role to provide proof of the root cause of issues on your network. Wireshark is the world's premier packet capture software, and passing their prestigious Wireshark Certified Network Analyst exam will set you apart from your peers both in the workplace and during the interview process for jobs or consulting projects. Passing their exam proves you: Have expert knowledge of TCP/IP services and protocols Can quickly fault find on networks Can baseline network traffic and make recommendations based on facts Analyze and troubleshoot WiFi and voice traffic Perform network forensics as well as identify hacking attacks Produce graphs and charts to document network traffic and issues Passing the WCNA exam will help you with many other IT certifications from Cisco to CompTIA, Linux, and beyond. 101 Labs – Wireshark WCNA takes you through the exam syllabus using hands-on labs where we analyze traffic such as DNS, ARP, HTTP, WLAN, Voice, and more. Using actual network traffic, you do a deep dive into each protocol and feature of the software, so you are prepared for both the exam and real-world of networking and network security. Follow along with our instructor as he guides you through all the essential commands, tools, and utilities you need to know. We share our years of industry experience with you, so you feel prepared not only for the exams but the real world of Linux system administration. Please note that all 101 Labs books are hands-on only so we strongly recommend you also use a quality video course or study guide Please use the free resources at www.101labs.net/resources, which will help you with the labs.