Visualization of Local Network Traffic

Gregor Aisch

Sep 17, 2010

general, geoip, map

Just created a simple visualization to enhance my Processing experiences. The initial data is collected using Wireshark Network Protocol Analyzer. Each package network route is resolved via traceroute and then mapped using the free GeoLiteCity database by MaxMind.

# Session 1: 60 seconds browsing through several websites

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# Static image of session 2

The following image shows all network routes at once:

# Session 1: 60 seconds browsing through several websites

# Session 2: 60 seconds peer-to-peer file sharing

# Static image of session 2