<networking, tool> A network monitoring tool that captures data packets and decodes them using built-in knowledge of common protocols. Sniffers are used to debug and monitor networking problems.
(1995-03-28)
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Nearby terms: Packet in Plastic Grid Array « Packet InterNet Groper « packet radio « packet sniffer » packet switch » packet-switched » packet switching
