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Dummynet

dummynet is a live network emulation tool, originally designed for testing networking protocols, and since then used for a variety of applications including bandwidth management. It simulates/enforces queue and bandwidth limitations, delays, packet losses, and multipath effects.

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Cost / License

  • Free
  • Open Source

Platforms

  • Mac
  • Windows
  • Linux
  • FreeBSD
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  1.  Command line interface
  2.  Console-based

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  • bandwidth-limiter

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Dummynet information

  • Developed by

    IT flagLuigi Rizzo
  • Licensing

    Open Source and Free product.
  • Alternatives

    1 alternatives listed
  • Supported Languages

    • English

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What is Dummynet?

dummynet is a live network emulation tool, originally designed for testing networking protocols, and since then used for a variety of applications including bandwidth management. It simulates/enforces queue and bandwidth limitations, delays, packet losses, and multipath effects. It also implements various scheduling algorithms. dummynet can be used on the machine running the user's application, or on external boxes acting as routers or bridges.