PathTest for IOS

Why use PathTest

PathTest is available for both iPhone and iPad. It's a universal app so there is a different app for each device. They both work the same but the iPad app is a little more appealing due to the larger screen.

I keep PathTest running on a server in the data center. Whenever a user has an application problem they can quickly verify if the wireless is working correctly using PathTest. It's much better than sending a user to Speedtest.net with all of the ads they have now.

You can also run a baseline when the network is deployed and then occasionally check performance. I ran it in an empty classroom and then with 36 students with iPads in the classroom. It was interesting to see the impact of 36 devices sending beacons.

It's a good tool for verifying changes to your wireless network since you don't have to go out to the public Internet to verify the throughput. Appneta does provide several public servers for your use so you can test your ISP's performance.

Installing PathTest for IOS
On your IOS device, open the App Store and search for pathtest. You will see the icon on the right. Tap Get, when the icon changes Tap INSTALL

To run a test on IOS:
Click the + sign in the upper left corner
Tap either Data Test or Voice Test
Next to Target tap “touch to change”
You can select one of Appneta’s servers or tap the + sign and add one of your devices.

Select the type of test - UDP, TCP, ICMP
Depending on the type of test you select you will be able to set various options

When the test finishes you can email the results. It sends a PDF with complete data from the test