>thanx but where should i get the 'tcpdump2ascii ' script? bregds, Babar You can use the tcpdump2ascii script the name if self explaining, you need only to add the command line option -l and -x to tcpdump plus other filters you want (src ip dst ip dst port ........) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ To unsubscribe email security-discuss-request@linuxsecurity.com with "unsubscribe" in the subject of the message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ To unsubscribe email security-discuss-request@linuxsecurity.com with "unsubscribe" in the subject of the message.