WAN Killer 1.1: The Network Admin's Secret for Stress Testing
What is WAN Killer 1.1?
WAN Killer is not typically available as a standalone 1.1 download; it is bundled within the larger toolset.
Background:
Official Source: You can download a fully functional 14-day free trial of the entire Engineer's Toolset, which includes WAN Killer, directly from the SolarWinds WAN Killer page.
Installation: Once the toolset is installed, WAN Killer is typically located in the Diagnostics folder.
| Aspect | Ethical (Network Admin) | Malicious (Hacker) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Target | Your own router/switch | Someone else's server | | Permission | Written consent from management | None | | Goal | Find QoS failure | Deny service to users | | Outcome | Improved network | Federal prison |
"WAN Killer 1.1" is generally part of the legacy or specific versioning within the broader Engineer's Toolset
WAN Killer 1.1: The Network Admin's Secret for Stress Testing
What is WAN Killer 1.1?
WAN Killer is not typically available as a standalone 1.1 download; it is bundled within the larger toolset.
Background:
Official Source: You can download a fully functional 14-day free trial of the entire Engineer's Toolset, which includes WAN Killer, directly from the SolarWinds WAN Killer page.
Installation: Once the toolset is installed, WAN Killer is typically located in the Diagnostics folder.
| Aspect | Ethical (Network Admin) | Malicious (Hacker) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Target | Your own router/switch | Someone else's server | | Permission | Written consent from management | None | | Goal | Find QoS failure | Deny service to users | | Outcome | Improved network | Federal prison |
"WAN Killer 1.1" is generally part of the legacy or specific versioning within the broader Engineer's Toolset