Calculate bandwidth between 2 routers

[mdargin]

I need to know exactly how much bandwidth my service provider is giving me throught an MPLS

network. My providers tells me that I am capped at 5 mbps with 4 T1 circuits but I believe that I am receiving 6 mbps.

I have a remote site in Dallas with a 2850 and another site as a head end in Michiagan which is a 7206 router.

What exactly can I do during non-business to test to see what the bandwidth is between the 2 locations?  Is there some type of command that I can run on the router to test this?

Thank You,

[stephenshaw]

Hi,

you could use iPerf - it's freeware and can be found on the Internet (for download and info on how to use it).

Essentially you install the software on two LAN devices (PC or server), one on each side of your WAN network. Run one in client mode and the other in server. It can generate a lot of traffic so definitely recommend this be done outside of normal business hours.

HTH,

Steve

P.S. I'm sure there are other products out there that may also be suitable.