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5VW File - What is a .5vw file and how do I open it?
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What is a 5VW file? A 5VW file is a data file saved in the Accellent 5Views Packet (5VW) format. It contains network packet data created during a live network capture. 5VW files are used for "packet sniffing" and analyzing data network characteristics.
More Information 5VW files are typically created by Wireshark (formerly Ethereal), a free program used for network analysis. Wireshark is available for Mac, Windows, and Linux platforms. Professors and students often use the software for studying data communications. NOTE: Accellent was acquired by InfoVista in 2007.
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5View Packet Capture File
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What is a 5VW file?
A 5VW file is a data file saved in the Accellent 5Views Packet (5VW) format. It contains network packet data created during a live network capture. 5VW files are used for "packet sniffing" and analyzing data network characteristics.
More Information
5VW files are typically created by Wireshark (formerly Ethereal), a free program used for network analysis. Wireshark is available for Mac, Windows, and Linux platforms. Professors and students often use the software for studying data communications.
NOTE: Accellent was acquired by InfoVista in 2007.
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Category: Data Files
Updated: September 19, 2017