PathTest by Appneta

PathTest

Appneta has free path testing application. It’s called Path Test and is available for IOS, Windows and Linux. You have to register with Appneta but it’s not too painful.
For IOS search the App Store for PathTest. For Windows and Linux use the links below:
Path Test Windows
Path Test Linux 32 bit
Path Test Linux 64 bit

PathTest on Windows and Linux is similar to iPerf3, if you have used iPerf3 it won't take long to get up to speed.  A big plus is that Appneta provides several public servers to test against.

PathTest on IOS is a graphical tool so it is different that the Windows/Linux versions. If you are an IOS users it's fairly easy to learn. See my blog on the IOS version for details.

I have a separate blog on how to use PathTest on each OS. You can use the navigation bar on the right to view those. Appneta has a PathTest Tips and Tricks site that is very informative - PathTest Tips and Tricks

Appneta is a fairly unique company that offers cloud based network and application performance monitoring.

They provide small appliances that you connect to your network to provide end to end performance monitoring. The data is analyzed and presented in Appneta’s cloud.

With their basic package you get an amazing amount of data about your WAN links. I have found missing links in a bundled T1 connection, missing DSCP markings and other carrier issues that are very difficult to trouble shoot.

They also offer several add on packages for monitoring and trouble shooting application performance. If you are running virtual desktops or Citrix sessions across a WAN you should do a trial.

They also have a nice Resources page you should review.