Measure network throughout

[chrislynch8]

Hi,

we have a Ubuntu server and we are setting up VPN using openVPN. I want to test the throughput over this secure channel by simulating real data uploads/downloads etc.

Does anyone know of a nice program that can take care of this. When searching google etc. it was all pricey software, I'm looking for a free application freely available.

Rgds

[Monicker]

You could give iperf a try. I've used that in the past to test site to site vpn tunnels. Its in the Ubuntu repos.

[yogensha]

iperf:

http://dast.nlanr.net/Projects/Iperf/

The default settings will run a TCP flow between 2 points and basically give you an idea of the maximum throughput. It runs on windows too.

There are myriad others, but this is my favorite.

[chrislynch8]

Thanks,

I will give it a try.

Rgds