Use Network Monitor from Host Computer?

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Use Network Monitor from Host Computer?

opened this issue 11 years ago · comments

Hi,

I was wondering if there is a way to run a Network Monitor from the host computer? Or does it always have to be running on the target computer? If so, are there any special flags I should use/what is the implementation?

Thanks,
4leaf

Ryan · Answer 1 · Wed Jun 19 2013 00:20:54 GMT+0800 (China Standard Time)

So this is a somewhat odd issue.

Since the windows TCP stack knows that it's hitting itself, the request itself doesn't get down to a level that can be sniffed.

There are a couple work-arounds, namely creating two instances on the same box, and doing some routing magic to force the TCP stack to actually send out traffic.

You can also send requests using raw sockets, which is on the roadmap if I can get it to work.

Sorry I don't have a better answer, this issue is quite a pain in the ass :(

Deleted user · Answer 2 · Wed Jun 19 2013 01:37:05 GMT+0800 (China Standard Time)

Okay thanks for the confirmation Fitblip, I was just hoping!