2. Generating Traffic to a Routed Network

Goal: Setup and run traffic on a routed network. Return to LANforge-FIRE Cookbook

In this test scenario, LANforge-FIRE is used to generate traffic to a basic router in order to test throughput.

1. Connect one LANforge-FIRE port to the router's LAN port.
2. Connect another LANforge-FIRE port to the router's WAN port.
3. Setup the LANforge Ports so that they have valid IP addresses.

   A: Go to the Port Manager
   B: Modify port for Endpoint A (eth2). Set a valid network IP address and Gateway IP.
   C: Modify port for Endpoint B (eth3). Set a valid network IP address and Gateway IP.
   D: Verify the port configuration

   • For more information, see the LANforge User's Guide: Ports (Interfaces)
   • Return to LANforge-FIRE Cookbook
4. Create a Layer-3 Connection using the two configured ports.

   A: Go to the Layer-3 tab
   B: Create a new Cross-Connect
   C: Verify the new Cross-Connect

   • For more information, see the LANforge User's Guide: Layer-3 Cross-Connects (FIRE)
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5. Run traffic and determine router throughput.

   A: Select the cross-connect on the Layer-3 tab, click Start and then Display
   B: View the Layer-3 cross-connect display

   • For more information, see the LANforge User's Guide: Layer-3 Cross-Connect Display
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6. For this example, a low performance router was used to illustrate poor throughput, variable latency, and dropped packets.

   A: Go to the L3 Endps tab
   B: Scroll to the right to view Latency and Dropped Packets

   • For more information, see the LANforge User's Guide: Layer-3 Endpoints (FIRE)
   • Return to LANforge-FIRE Cookbook

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