wansim

WANsim allows you to emulate a WAN connection

Introduction

WANsim allows you to emulate a WAN connection. In particular, it allows a user to change the emulated WAN speed, latency, variation, packet loss, packet duplication and packet corruption aspects. WANsim is usually configured as a network bridge that is established between two NICs at boot time.

WANsim utilises the Linux Kernel NETEM functionality to accomplish its goals. Although relatively well documented, this functionality is not the easiest to use. WANsim wraps this into a simple to use script that can be accessed by simply logging into the Linux host using the wansim user account (see ScreenShot).

WANsim was originally written for my own needs. It is provided to you in the hope that it might be useful. Feel free to drop me a line if you have any suggestions, problems or patches.

Cheers, Ferry Hendrikx
Wellington, New Zealand


Information

Please see the following pages for further information.

  • InstallRequirements
  • InstallSteps
  • FrequentlyAskedQuestions
  • Downloads

Project Information

  • License: GNU GPL v2
  • 18 stars
  • svn-based source control

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WAN NETEM Linux Network Latency Bandwidth Emulation speed error loss corruption duplication packet bridge router