Problem using Npcap wiht GNS3 and Dynamips
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Description
Hi
Npcap claims compatibility with WinPcap. However, in my case WinPcap works, while Npcap doesn't.
In short, if you use Dynamips, the only way to connect GNS3 to the Windows on host PC is using WinPcap with Microsoft Loopback adapter. Npcap doesn't work neither with MS Loopback nor with Ethernet adapter.
Please see https://github.com/GNS3/gns3-gui/issues/2936
Could you kindly comment this issue? it seems, Npcap isn't 100%-compatible with Winpcap.
P.S. Please note, Uninstall doesn't remove Npcap-1.00 directory completely. Still need manually delete Npcap directory in C:\Program Files
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Research direction
Start by reviewing the linked GNS3 issue and the reported Dynamips setup using Microsoft Loopback and Ethernet adapters. Compare the Npcap behavior with WinPcap in those configurations, and confirm whether the uninstall leaves the Npcap-1.00 directory behind. Done means the compatibility problem and cleanup behavior are reproduced and have a clearly scoped fix or explanation.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- c
- Domain
- networking
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
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- Needs clarification
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