Wide Area Networks

In a wide area network (WAN) the transit time between sites can limit throughput. To keep information flowing smoothly, it is essential to measure the optimal throughput rates for the entire WAN, and limit sending rates to avoid exceeding overall network capacity.

Consider a global network connected using the Rendezvous routing daemon, rvrd. You can use the performance assessment tool for these tasks:

•

Measure optimal sustainable throughput rates for the entire WAN.

•

Compare actual speed and throughput of available WAN carrier links.

•

Compare different neighbor configurations between rvrd components.

•

Select rvrd host hardware.

•

Demonstrate the effects of exceeding network capacity.

•

Discover optimal locations from which to send messages to the rest of the network.