Practical Packet Analysis

No Connectivity

barryscomputer.pcap and bethscomputer.pcap

Now we'll use Wireshark for the first time to analyze and troubleshoot a real-world network problem. In this scenario we have two users, Barry and Beth, who sit next to each other in an office. After a budget increase (yeah, right!), the IT department has just purchased two new computers for Barry and Beth. You are in charge of installing these new computers and making sure they are working properly. After unpacking, plugging in, and configuring both computers, you begin to test them to make sure everything is working. However, you quickly run into a problem. Barry's computer is working perfectly, but for some reason, Beth's is unable to access the Internet. Your goal is to find out why ...