Network - nping (benchmark)

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Nping is an open source tool for network packet:

• generation (load generator),
• response analysis
• and response time measurement.

Nping can generate network packets for a wide range of protocols, allowing users full control over protocol headers.

While Nping can be used as a simple ping utility to detect active hosts, it can also be used as a raw packet generator for:

• network stack stress testing,
• ARP poisoning,
• Denial of Service attacks,
• route tracing,
• etc.

Nping's novel echo mode lets users see how packets change in transit between the source and destination hosts. That's a great way to understand firewall rules, detect packet corruption, and more.

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