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Connecting OctoSniff To Game Consoles: Wired To Router Guide (HIGHLY Recommended)

In this tutorial we'll explain how to use OctoSniff while your game console and pc are wired to your router.

Requirements
A MANAGED Ethernet Switch (we recommend the following Model TL-SG105E (CLICK HERE)
3 Ethernet Cables (cat6 or higher)
Windows 8.1 or higher
If you buy another switch, make sure it says MANAGED!!


Setting up your ethernet switch.
Plug one Ethernet cord from your router into Slot 1 on the Ethernet switch.
Plug one Ethernet cord from your PC into slot 2 on the Ethernet switch.
Plug one Ethernet cord from your Game Console into slot 3 on the Ethernet switch.
Download and install Tp-Link's Easy Smart Configuration Utility via. (CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD)
Once you downloaded/installed the switch manager, simply open the easy smart configuration utility. (the default login information can be found on the back of the switch)
once open you are going to select the MONITORING tab.
Change Port Mirror Status to ENABLED
Change Mirroring Port to 2.
Under Mirrored port enable ingress & Egress for port 3. Now click APPLY
Disconnect from your Wi-Fi if your pc hasn't switched to wired by default.


Switch settings should look like this


Adapter that my pc is using for internet is chosen on OctoSniff


Setting up OctoSniff
On your task bar right click the Lan/Ethernet icon and choose OPEN NETWORK & SHARING CENTER.
Choose CHANGE ADAPTER OPTIONS.
Look for the Ethernet adapter that your pc is using for internet. (ie mine is Realtek PCIe GbE Family Controller which I've renamed to "TL-SG105E Switch.")
From the OctoSniff Adapter/interface selection choose the adapter your PC is using for internet.
Once you selected the adapter simply click sniff on OctoSniff.


To be noted:
This video only shows pulling for games that support decrypt, If you want to pull ips on games that don't support decrypt (ie COD, Destiny, Rainbow 6 Siege®, Fortnite etc) >CLICK HERE<
GTA V Decryption for PlayStation shown in this video is patched, Red Dead Redemption & GTA V will display via PS Tab for XBOX/PLAYSTATION/PC.

Updated on: 17/07/2024

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