Re: A testing NIC driver question?

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At 10:36 AM 11/30/2001, you wrote:
>On Fri, 30 Nov 2001, Shing Chuang wrote:
>
> > Where I can find a free program to test stability, performance, and all
> > functions of a NIC driver?
>
> > If it doesn't exists, do we have some test scripts for this?
>
>I have many internal tests programs, but they all require extensive
>knowledge to run and expertise to interpret the results.
>
>Given that no one besides me releases diagnostic programs with their
>network drivers, I doubt that you will find a free, complete, documented
>test program.

I can lock up the eepro driver in about 15 seconds firing 30k pps at it in 
bridged mode. The Just FYI. The problem with most diagnostics is that they 
test a normal case and not a worst case.  Some solace is that the e100 
driver is worse.

Dennis

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