Windows
Linux
Networking
Packet Capture
Windows pktmon start equivalent in Linux
Captures packets on all interfaces.
Windows
→
pktmon start
Linux equivalents
sudo tcpdump -i any
sudo tcpdump -i any
sudo tcpdump -i any
Overview
What this command does
Captures packets on all interfaces.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Capture packets
Captures packets on all interfaces.
sudo tcpdump -i any
Capture packets
sudo --help
Show command help when supported
man sudo
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
sudo tcpdump -i any
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: pktmon start
sudo tcpdump -i anyReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
sudo tcpdump -i any | Capture packets |
sudo --help | Show command help when supported |
man sudo | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | sudo tcpdump -i any |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | sudo tcpdump -i any |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | sudo tcpdump -i any |
Same command on this distribution. |
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