Windows pktmon start equivalent in Linux
Captures packets on all interfaces.
pktmon start
sudo tcpdump -i any
sudo tcpdump -i any
sudo tcpdump -i any
Overview
What this command does
On Windows, "pktmon start" is used to capture packets. On Linux, the closest practical mapping shown here is "sudo tcpdump -i any". Captures packets on all interfaces. This reference is grouped under Networking → Packet Capture.
Windows → Linux context
What changes when you use this on Linux?
Equivalent task, different tool
Windows pktmon start maps to sudo tcpdump -i any for this task. Treat this as a workflow mapping rather than a character-for-character syntax translation.
Portable across the compared distros
The Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch rows use the same command in this mapping. Package availability or defaults can still vary, so check the installed tool version when an option behaves differently.
Elevated privilege appears in this workflow
At least one example uses sudo. Confirm the target path, device, service or package before running the elevated form; do not add sudo simply to bypass an unexplained permission error.
For the broader concept behind this mapping, read Linux networking for Windows users.
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
Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch all use "sudo tcpdump -i any" for this mapping. The command syntax shown here is portable across the three rows, although installed versions and system defaults can still vary.
| 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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