Generating network latency

[Xanathar]

I would like the ability to test applications when distances or packet loss is involved, so I am trying to find a way to generate network Latency and Packet Loss locally. This connection can either be bridged or routed, and I can not just use an over-congested small link.

I believe *Bsd's PacketFilter can do this, I just do not have the experience with *Bsd or PF yet.

Does anyone know of any Linux or Windows based solutions for this? (either free or very close to free)

Or does anyone know for sure if PacketFilter can do this?

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: Xanathar
I would like the ability to test applications when distances or packet loss is involved, so I am trying to find a way to generate network Latency and Packet Loss locally. This connection can either be bridged or routed, and I can not just use an over-congested small link.

I believe *Bsd's PacketFilter can do this, I just do not have the experience with *Bsd or PF yet.

Does anyone know of any Linux or Windows based solutions for this? (either free or very close to free)

Or does anyone know for sure if PacketFilter can do this?

The only one I know is SmartBits, a custom hardware solution that ain't cheap.

 

[Xanathar]

Actually I found what I need

http://www.itl.nist.gov/div892/itg/carson/nistnet/

Runs on linux, allows me to add in delay and drop/duplicate packets. Unfortunatly the interface is lacking, and I dont know if it supports bridging or not yet, but as a simple router it works as described.