The LANforge-FIRE platform can generate FTP, HTTP, HTTPS, VoIP (SIP, H.323, RTP, RTCP), TCP/IP, UDP/IP, Ethernet, PPPoE, PPP-over-T1, and custom payloads. It currently supports Ethernet (up to Gigabit), 802.1Q VLAN, PPP-over-T1, and Token Ring networks. LANforge software includes support for testing file systems, including network file systems like NFS, SMB, and iSCSI. LANforge-FIRE can be configured in many different ways, offering Gigabit Ethernet support on the high end, and high-density and inexpensive 10/100 Ethernet ports for lower speed applications. The MAC-VLAN feature allows you to emulate an entire subnet of machines with a single LANforge machine. It is specifically designed to meet the requirements of testing today's Last-Mile and Metro-Edge systems which must handle simultaneous customer traffic across a large number of ports, equipment including Digital Subscriber Access Multiplexers (DSLAMs), Cable Access Systems, and their respective Customer Premise Equipment like DSL and Cable modems. LANforge is a capable tool for testing higher-speed networks up to Gigabit line speeds.
LANforge-FIRE can also be an excellent choice for stress testing your own Linux hardware, especially server type configurations that rely heavily on real-world networking performance. For example, if you are trying to get an idea of how well your new dual-CPU system with 2 Gigabit NICs performs, you could load LANforge on each one (with your own custom compiled kernel if you wish), and drive Ethernet, UDP, TCP, FTP and other traffic against other LANforge enabled stations.
The affordable cost per port, ease of use, and standards compliant networking stack makes the LANforge an essential piece of equipment in every test lab.
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