WinPcap

WinPcap is a Windows-based packet capture library and driver that allows applications to capture and transmit network packets bypassing the protocol stack. It provides low-level network access for packet sniffing, network monitoring, and traffic analysis on Windows systems. The tool is widely used for network debugging, security analysis, and protocol development.

Also known as: WinPCap, Winpcap, Windows Packet Capture, WinPcap Library, WinPcap Driver

Why learn WinPcap?

Developers should learn WinPcap when building network analysis tools, intrusion detection systems, or protocol analyzers on Windows platforms, as it offers direct access to raw network data. It's essential for tasks like packet filtering, network traffic capture for debugging, and security auditing in Windows environments where standard sockets are insufficient.

Learning Resources

• docs: WinPcap Official Documentation
• tutorial: WinPcap Tutorial on CodeProject
• video: Network Programming with WinPcap on YouTube
• docs: WinPcap Developer's Guide