packet sniffer
<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)
 
  
 
  
Nearby terms: 
							Packet in Plastic Grid Array « Packet InterNet 
							Groper « packet radio « packet sniffer » 
							packet-switched » packet switching » Packet Switch 
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