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7.16 Advanced Tools
Through the advanced tools page, it is possible to run tests to verify network connectivity and
the achievable throughput on a network path. As shown in Fig. 7.19, network connectivity can be
tested by issuing a “Ping Test” towards a specific destination. Additionally, the “Bandwidth Test”
tool generates a stream of packets at a specified rate to test the available network path throughput
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In order to run a Ping or a Bandwidth Test, write the destination IP in the proper window and
click run. Bandwidth Test is performed using 4 Mb/s UDP traffic. Both tests can be run on top of a
loaded network to test operational performances, or on top of an unloaded network to test installed
capacity.
Fig. 7.20 - Advanced Tools Web Page
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Please note that the achievable rate computation is cpu-intensive and only indicative. Results may be not
accurate. Usually the bandwidth tests tend to underestimate the real throughput of the link.