Efficiently Test Your Apps with Our Network Emulation Products

 What is a network emulator?

Network emulators recreate the adverse network conditions found on today's Internet, in your lab, so you can systematically and deterministically step through every possible problematic network condition that your app is likely to face.

Achieve app resilience with network emulation

Before you deploy your app or device, know how it will respond to all network conditions.

Systematic Testing of Every Possible Network Condition: Our network emulator allows you to systematically step through different problematic network conditions, ensuring that you test your app's performance and responsiveness under all possible scenarios it might encounter on the Internet.

  • Proactive Performance Optimization

  • Seamless User Experience

  • Accelerated Time to Market

  • Comprehensive Network Condition Replication

  • Reliable Application Deployment

 What is a network emulator?

Network emulators recreate the adverse network conditions found on today's Internet, in your lab, so you can systematically and deterministically step through every possible problematic network condition that your app is likely to face.

Achieve app resilience with network emulation

Before you deploy your app or device, know how it will respond to all network conditions.

Systematic Testing of Every Possible Network Condition: Our network emulator allows you to systematically step through different problematic network conditions, ensuring that you test your app's performance and responsiveness under all possible scenarios it might encounter on the Internet.

  • Proactive Performance Optimization

  • Seamless User Experience

  • Accelerated Time to Market

  • Comprehensive Network Condition Replication

  • Reliable Application Deployment

Watch it in action

How our network emulator fits in

flow chart showing the steps a successful network emulation process

Why do I need a network emulator?

The Internet is not perfect; it fails a lot. This has adverse consequences for your product, ranging from sluggishness to a catastrophic crash. Users are likely to move on to a more reliable product, and your reputation will suffer.

Before you deploy your app or device, know how it will respond to all network conditions.

“I am very excited to get my hands on a KMAX-MM from IWL.com. I was given a unit in exchange for a thorough and honest review…"

In my years of developing video streaming devices, I've realized the importance of testing apps under real-world network conditions. The KMAX device from IWL.com has been a game-changer for me. It allows me to simulate different network scenarios and evaluate crucial aspects like throughput, latency, and data integrity. The device's ease of use and its ability to accurately recreate network conditions have been invaluable in ensuring my apps can handle network degradation and recover seamlessly. I highly recommend the KMAX for anyone seeking to overcome network performance challenges and deliver reliable applications."

— Dan Nagle, full review

The limitations of free solutions for network emulation testing

While free solutions for network emulation testing may seem enticing, they come with several limitations that can hinder the accuracy and effectiveness of your testing. Here are the key considerations:

  1. Lack of Expertise: Free solutions require extensive domain expertise, as senior network engineers must manually determine values for emulating different network environments. This can be time-consuming and may lead to inaccurate test scenarios without the guidance of experienced professionals.

  2. Usability Challenges: Free solutions often have limited graphical interfaces and lack comprehensive documentation or online help. This can make them difficult to use, especially for users without extensive experience in network emulation testing.

  3. Support and Updates: Free solutions typically lack formal support channels, regular updates, and bug fixes. You may have to rely on non-authoritative forums for assistance, which may not provide reliable solutions or timely support.

  4. Inaccurate Impairments: Free solutions may lack calibration processes, resulting in inaccurate test results. They may also offer limited functionality for emulating crucial impairments, such as corruption or rate limiting.

Investing in a reliable, professional network emulator overcomes these limitations, providing expertise, user-friendly interfaces, ongoing support, and accurate emulation of network impairments. With a professional solution, you can save time, benefit from comprehensive documentation, receive regular updates, and achieve precise emulation of network conditions. While free solutions may seem attractive, their limitations make them less suitable for critical or complex network emulation testing needs.