Wireshark · Wireshark-users: Re: [Wireshark-users] Pcap Ideal Size for Analysis

[Jaap Keuter <jaap.keuter@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi,

Have a look at editcap, part of the Wireshark package. It allows you to 
cut the thing in pieces.
There's no hard a set rule what the optimum size of a capture is. Some 
captures are more memory intensive than others.
Also, depending on what you're trying to find, you'll need shorter or 
longer captures.

Have a good look at the command line tools.

Thanks,
Jaap

On Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:31:49 +0700, Zaki Akhmad wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> Just got a pcap file sized 532 MB :|
>
> I was wondering, how big is pcap ideal size to do some analysis? Just
> when I opened this file, I need at least 5 minutes on my computer
> (dual core, 3 GB memory) to open it.
>
> Or maybe there are tips & tricks to capture and analyze big pcap 
> file?
>
> Thanks!