Windows Tips

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This article explains how to use a free utility called iPerf to test the speed of a VPN connection. In this example I am running iPerf on windows but there are other versions available (i.e. Linux). Download iPerf from  http://linhost.info/2010/02/iperf-on-windows/ Put a copy on 2 computers with 1 either side of the VPN. In this example I have put in the c:\triangle folder On the “server” PC open a cmd prompt and navigate to the folder containing iperf. Note on computers running Win7 or Win2008 I recommend running the cmd prompt in elevated mode. Run the command  iperf –s On the “client” PC open a cmd prompt and again navigate to the folder containing iperf. Run the command  iperf –c After a short while the estimated bandwidth is displayed.

Windows XP SP3 Info 1. Go to Start > Control Panel > Regional & Language Options (or Date, Time, Language and Regional Options) > Languages. 2. Check the box for Install files for East Asian Languages > Click OK and let the process run and then you will have to Restart your PC. Alternatively, you may need to install the East Asian Language pack that is on your original Windows disc. Outlined below is a step-by-step guide to installing it in your computer (for Windows XP - Vista users might have to undergo different steps, but they should still be similar). Try it and see if it works for you: 1. Insert your Windows XP CD 2. Go to Control Panel 3. Go to Regional and Language Options 4. Click on the Languages Tab 5. Click on the Install files for East Asian Languages checkbox and make sure that it's checked. 6. Click on the OK button for the dialog box that appears. 7. Click on the OK button of the window to close it, and begin the installation. ...