Wireshark Host requires authentication (localhost:3080)

[cischology]

When I try to start a capture on any link, I am greeted with this error :Host requires authentication (localhost:3080). even when I start GNS3 as administrator, I am still receiving this error. please advise.

• OS: [Windows (64-bit) with Python 3.7.5 Qt 5.15.2 and PyQt 5.15.6.]
• GNS3 version [GNS3 version 2.2.33.1]
• Any use of the GNS3 VM or remote server (ESXi, bare metal etc.)

To Reproduce Start capture

[eantowne]

Most likely this is due to Wireshark permissions issues. Take a look at this LINK as it provides guidance on handling permissions for Wireshark.

[cischology]

Thank you however, that is not the case for me. Wireshark stand alone works fine without any elevated permissions. yet when I try to capture within GNS3, that is when I am receiving the error. I tried to start GNS3 and Wireshark as administrator and still getting the same thing.. :(

[cischology]

update. I had to disable security from GNS3 VM and it is now working.

[spikefishjohn]

Which version is this? I seem to recall this coming up a as a bug before.

Scratch that - I used my super human powers of scrolling up and noticed the version.

[grossmj]

Hum, do you have the "protect server with password" option ticked in the server preferences? If yes, can you try without it?

[grossmj]

@cischology have you tried to disable the password as shown above?

[cischology]

sorry for the late reply, no, as I mentioned above I had to disable security from GNS3 VM and it is now working.