T50 is a powerful tool designed for testing and stressing network devices, such as routers, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems. It operates by generating a significant volume of network traffic to assess the performance, stability, and security of network infrastructures.
Features
- T50 is protocol agnostic, allowing it to test and stress various network protocols, including TCP, UDP, ICMP, and others, making it versatile for assessing different aspects of network devices.
- The tool is multithreaded, enabling it to generate a high volume of traffic concurrently, simulating a large number of network devices or users.
- T50 provides users with the flexibility to customize attack parameters, including the target IP address, port, protocol, and the number of threads, allowing for tailored and specific testing scenarios.
- T50 is designed for high throughput, making it effective for stress testing and assessing the bandwidth handling capabilities of network devices.
- T50 supports randomization of various parameters such as source and destination IP addresses, source and destination ports, and payload, enhancing the tool's ability to simulate real-world network traffic.
Installation
Installing T50 on Kali Linux is a straightforward process. Open a terminal and follow these steps:
This ensures that Kali Linux installs T50 and its dependencies directly from the repositories.
Running
Launch a TCP SYN Flood:
UDP Flood Attack:
ICMP Echo Request Flood: