Configuring Network Emulation Settings

  1. In Silk Performer, expand the Profiles node in the Project tree.
  2. Right-click the profile that you want to configure and choose Edit Profile.
    Tip: Alternatively, you can choose Settings > Active Profile from the menu bar.

    The Profile - [<profile name>] dialog box opens, and the Replay category is displayed in the shortcut list on the left.

  3. In the shortcut list, click the Internet icon. The Emulation pane displays.
  4. Select a Connection Type: Mobile, Wired, or Wireless, and a specific technology (like LTE). Depending on your selection, Silk Performer will provide specific default values for the bandwidth, latency, and packet drop.
  5. Enable Use Network Emulation Driver only if the network emulation driver is installed on your agents. You can then adjust the Latency and Packet Drop settings to your needs. If the driver is not installed on your agents, do not enable this option. In such a case, the Latency and Packet Drop settings will not be used.
  6. Select a Distance To Server. Depending on your selection, the Latency changes.
  7. You can manually adjust the values for the settings Bandwidth Down, Bandwidth Up, Latency, and Packet Drop.
  8. You can click Reset to restore the default values for your selected connection type.
  9. You can click Default to completely restore all values on the Emulation pane.
  10. Click OK to save your settings.