Mini Maxwell Network Emulator

Portable, powerful and affordable network emulation

End of Life - only available while supplies last

Due to the lack of availability of certain components, Mini Maxwell is being sunsetted. It will be replaced by KMAX, which has more options, features, and a superior user interface.

Easy to operate and cost-effective, the Mini Maxwell network emulator produces the real-time effects of real-world network conditions such as packet loss, limited bandwidth and latency so you can quickly test, detect and remediate app and device performance. Ideal for training, test labs, demonstrations and tradeshows, the Mini Maxwell helps you test and validate your product’s performance in mobile, cloud and WAN networks.

Set up in less than fifteen minutes
Script or web page driven
Invoke rate limitations including packet drop, loss, duplication, delay, jitter, reorder & burst
Layer 2 device acts like a bridge - no special configuration needed
Easy set up for tradeshows & client meetings
Detect app & device failures prior to deployment
Paperback sized & Rackmount enclosures available

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Test, Validate and Troubleshoot

Evaluate your app’s performance before deployment with Our Maxwell Mini Network Emulator. Determine the resiliency of your product to the unfavorable conditions that occur on real-world networks.

Test & replicate bugs in new releases to debug and optimize product performance
Create steady state or burst impairments
Selectively filter traffic into bands using pre-written filters or create your own
Alter and/or filter impairments without restarting
Provide conclusive proof of network problems such as misconfigured routers, long queues, inadequate MTUs, faulty compensation algorithms in VoIP devices, and more

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Optimize Your Application Performance

Testing your application against adverse network conditions is essential for ensuring a seamless end user experience. Replicate real world network conditions in your test lab to debug and fix issues prior to deployment. Safeguard your reputation and avoid pricey failures before going to market with the Maxwell Mini network emulator.

Learn how iBASEt used Mini Maxwell to identify and mitigate software performance issues:

iBASEt-uses-Mini-Maxwell-to-Identify-Mitigate-Software-Performance.pdf

Confidently demonstrate the power of your app

Its compact size and powerful tool set make the Mini Maxwell network emulation system perfect for client demos, tradeshows, learning and training environments. Set adverse network conditions such as misconfigured routers, congestion and timeouts to demonstrate how your product performs in the real-world. Inspire confidence in your product while providing deeper product knowledge for your team and clients.

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White Papers

Understanding How Applications Perform on the Network — Even Under Adverse Network Conditions

Emulating Mobile/Cellular Networks

Rate Limitation vs. Bandwidth Limitation

Causes and Correlation of Network Impairments

Limitations of ICMP Echo for network measurement

Use Cases

Counting Bits - Measuring Network Data Rates

Performance Testing an IoT Device

Network Emulation in the Lab vs. Real World Network Testing

Five Best Practices to Avoid Data Center Relocation Disaster

Is Network Latency Affecting Your Business' Cloud Performance?

Videos

Testing a VoIP Phone Under Adverse Network Conditions | Mini Maxwell Portable Network Emulator

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Bandwidth Limiting and Rate Limiting with Mini Maxwell