The LANforge WiFIRE Cookbook provides a set of high-level examples of how to setup useful test scenarios in LANforge-FIRE for WiFi traffic generation. Each example intends to give the reader a brief introduction to the test scenario and a set of step-by-step instructions on how to use the LANforge-GUI to configure the test.
All of the following examples will work on Linux systems running the LANforge software with the LANforge kernel and a sufficient license. If you are running another Linux kernel, you will not be able to exactly duplicate some of the examples, but there are usually work-arounds available to assist you. Please contact us at
If you are using the Windows version of LANforge, you will have to modify ports using the Windows utilities.
LANforge WiFIRE WiFi Traffic Generation
Before attempting the examples below, ensure that you have successfully followed these software installation guides:
- LANforge-GUI Installation
- LANforge Server Installation
It is also recommended that you back up your current running LANforge Server database so that you may safely return to your current operating state.
Quick Examples
- LANforge-FIRE Examples
- LANforge WiFIRE Wireless Testing Examples
LANforge WiFIRE Detailed Cookbook Examples
- WiFi Testing: Basic AP Testing
- WiFi Testing: Jamming a channel with CT521
- WiFi Testing: Create VAP in Bridge Mode
- WiFi Testing: Create Routed VAP to Ethernet
- WiFi Testing: Station performance for 1, 50, and 128 stations
- WiFi Testing: Multicast download test
- WiFi Testing: Configuring a Virtal AP with Limited Stations
- WiFi Testing: WiFi Station Association Code 17
- WiFi Testing: HotSpot 2.0 with EAP-TLS and EAP-TTLS
- WiFi Testing: HotSpot 2.0 with EAP-AKA
- WiFi Testing: Roaming with 802.11r (FT-EAP)
- WiFi Testing: Roaming with HotSpot 2.0
- WiFi Testing: Rate v. Range Test
- WiFi Testing: WiFi Capacity Test
All cookbook examples in one page. Good for printing.