The configurations for experimental study of the network performance

In this paper, I will present a preliminary assumption for network performance tests to be conducted in the Computer Network Laboratory based on the NetFPGA cards and network equipment made by Cisco, Alcatel-Lucent and Juniper. First, the methodology of using the NetFPGA cards as measurement devices will be described, then, a number of tests for different configurations will be presented: the tests of typical network hardware (switches L2, L2/L3, routers) and routers on PCs with different OSs (Windows/Linux) and functionality (NAT, VPN) will be described. I will focus on a comparison of time statistics in different configurations with the same and different network traffic. All tests will be carried out using dedicated software prepared directly for these tests. They will show the time delay which caused by particular network equipments and network mechanisms.