Packet Generation
Custom Protocols and Packet Fields
- Ethernet / VLAN / IPv4 / IPv6 / TCP / UDP
- MAC, IP, Port and DSCP Configuration
- Common Protocol Payload Templates
NetAccura Traffic Generation
NetAccura
Traffic Generation Platform
Network Performance Testing and PCAP Replay
For university, research, device development and data center teams conducting experiments, performance tests and network acceptance.
1G–400G Port Options View Port Counts and Feature ConfigurationsNetAccura Traffic Configuration and Live Statistics
01 / TRAFFIC GENERATION
Packet Generation and Performance Testing
Customize packets and load to measure throughput, packet loss and latency.
Rates and Multiple Streams
Independent Multi-Stream Control
- Set Packet Size and BPS / PPS for Each Stream
- Combine Streams with Independent Start/Stop
- Combine Traffic with Different Packet Sizes and Rates
Statistics and Capture
Performance Statistics and Packet Analysis
- Port and Test-Stream TX/RX Statistics
- Average, Minimum and Maximum Latency
- Packet Inspection and PCAP Export
RFC 2544 Performance Testing
- Throughput
- Packet Loss Rate
- Latency
- Back-to-Back
NetAccura RFC 2544 · Test Configuration
Automatic Multi-Frame-Size Testing
- Configurable Load and Test Duration
- Results by Frame Size
- Expand Individual Test-Round Details
Packet Generation
Save and Reuse Test Configurations
Save port and test-stream parameters, then reload the same configuration for repeat tests.
Save Configuration
Load Configuration
Run Again
- Ports
- Addresses
- Protocols
- Packet Size
- Rate
02 / TRAFFIC REPLAY
PCAP Replay and Traffic Multiplication
Combine samples and loop playback with flexible rate control and address rewriting.
Preserve Original Packet Intervals
Replay according to PCAP timestamps.
PCAP Sample
Preserve the intervals in the PCAP file
Retransmit
Adjust Replay Load
Replay the same sample at different transmit rates.
PCAP Sample
Reschedule packet intervals for the selected rate
Set Rate
One Sample, Multiple Traffic Streams
Rewrite IPv4 addresses and TCP/UDP ports while preserving the original payload.
One Sample
Copy Samples · Rewrite Addresses and Ports
Test Stream 01
Test Stream 02
Test Stream 03
Applications
Universities and Research Institutes
Repeatable test traffic for network research and prototype device validation.
- Custom Packet Experiments
- PCAP Sample Replay
- Repeatable Experiment Comparisons
Platform TransmitsPackets or PCAP Samples
Experimental Device / Network PrototypeProcess and Forward Packets
Platform Receive PortStatistics and Capture
Data Center and Network Infrastructure Acceptance Testing
Validate switching equipment and link performance before network handover.
- Throughput
- Packet Loss and Latency
- Multi-Port Load
Platform Transmit PortTest Packets and Load
Switching Network / Link under TestValidation before Network Handover
Platform Receive PortTX/RX and Performance Statistics
Switch and Router Performance Testing
For device development, version regression and product selection testing.
- Throughput and Packet Loss
- Forwarding Latency
- Version Regression
Platform Transmit PortIdentical Packets and Load
Switch / RouterTest before and after Upgrades
Platform Receive PortCompare Performance Statistics
Security Detection and Protocol Identification Validation
Use PCAP samples to check device recognition records and alerts.
- Protocol Identification
- Detection Rule Regression
- Malformed Packets
Platform PCAP OutputKnown Protocol and Packet Samples
Security / Identification DeviceDetect and Identify Packets
Device Logs and AlertsObserve Detection Results
Traffic Capture and Network Packet Broker Testing
Check capture, filtering and distribution of incoming traffic.
- Capture Completeness
- Filtering and Distribution
- Load Variation
Platform Test StreamsSpecified Packets and Load
Network Packet BrokerFilter and Distribute Packets
Platform Receive PortReceive Statistics and Packet Capture
Capture ProbeCapture Port Input → Probe Capture and Statistics
Test Automation
Integrate REST API with Your Existing Scripts
Configure Parameters
Start and Stop Tests
Read Statistics
Hardware Configuration
1G–400G Port Options
Uses the same hardware platform as NetAccura WAN emulators.
Maximum Per-Port Speed 400G
Two Independent Single-Port Adapters
Configure Transmit and Receive Ports for Your Test
| Per-Port Speed | Number of Test Ports | Product Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|
| 1G | 2–24 Gigabit Ports | Discuss Configuration |
| 10G | 2–24 10G Ports | Discuss Configuration |
| 25G | 2–26 25G Ports | Discuss Configuration |
| 100G | 2–8 100G Ports | Discuss Configuration |
| 400G | 2 400G Ports | Discuss Configuration |
Full Specifications
| Packet Generation | Ethernet / VLAN / IPv4 / IPv6 / TCP / UDP; common protocol payload templates |
|---|---|
| Transmit Control | BPS / PPS rate control; independently start and stop each test stream |
| Field Configuration | MAC, IP, port, VLAN, priority, DSCP and other fields |
| Performance Measurement | Throughput, packet loss rate, average, minimum and maximum latency |
| Capture and Inspection | Packet capture and PCAP export |
| RFC 2544 | Throughput, packet loss rate, latency and back-to-back testing |
| Sample Format | Standard PCAP files with Ethernet link type |
|---|---|
| Replay Modes | Original timing / target rate; multiple samples and loop replay |
| Field Rewriting | IPv4 addresses and TCP/UDP ports; original, fixed, range, random and incrementing values |
| Traffic Multiplication | Copy samples and rewrite addresses and ports while preserving the original payload |
| Task Statistics | Transmitted packets, bytes, transmit rate and task status |
| Mode Switching | Switch between packet generation and PCAP replay; stop the current test before switching |
FPGA traffic generation configurations do not support PCAP replay or traffic multiplication.
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