2.8 Load Tester Module
The Load Tester module performs bandwidth and stress tests against specified targets to evaluate infrastructure resilience, as shown in Figure 2.8-1.
Figure 2.8-1 – Load Tester Interface
2.8.1 Latest Load Test Card
Upon entering the Load Tester module, the most recently executed test is displayed prominently in the Latest Load Test card at the top-left of the interface, as shown in Figure 2.8.1-1.
Figure 2.8.1-1 – Latest Load Test Card
The card displays a summary of the most recent test with the following information:
Field | Description |
|---|---|
Test Name | Identifier for the test (e.g., "pop") |
Type | Test category (e.g., Bandwidth) |
Date | Execution date (e.g., 3/16/2026) |
URL | Target destination (e.g., |
Port | Target service port (e.g., 443) |
2.8.2 Load Tests Table
Below the Latest Load Test card, the Load Tests section displays all executed tests in a table with grouping capabilities, as shown in Figure 2.8.2-1.
Figure 2.8.2-1 – Load Tests Table
2.8.2.1 Search and Grouping
A Search text bar at the top of the table allows you to filter tests by name or other criteria. Tests can be organized into grouped views. The group header displays:
Grouped Test (2 Total Results)
Each group can be expanded or collapsed using the circle indicator to show or hide its contained tests.
2.8.2.2 Table Columns
Column | Description |
|---|---|
Name | Test identifier (e.g., "pop2 Guardpots") |
Type | Bandwidth or DDoS |
Date | When the test was executed (e.g., 3/16/2026) |
Actions | Edit and Delete buttons |
2.8.3 Creating a New Load Test
To create a new load test, click the New Load Test button located at the top of the module. The test creation wizard opens with a two-step process, as shown in Figure 2.8.3-1.
Figure 2.8.3-1 – New Load Test Wizard - Step 1
The wizard is titled "Create Attack" with the subtitle "Fill required details below to continue."
2.8.3.1 Step 1: Target Selection
The first step displays available Guardpot agents that will execute the test. Each agent card shows:
Field | Description |
|---|---|
Agent Name | The honeypot agent available for testing (e.g., "Auto Detected", "onur2", "Test") |
Continent | Geographic continent (displays "Unknown" if not set) |
Country | Geographic country (displays "Unknown" if not set) |
City | Geographic city (displays "Unknown" if not set) |
Select the desired source agent and click Next to proceed to Step 2.
2.8.3.2 Step 2: Test Configuration
The second step configures the test parameters. The available fields vary depending on the selected Attack Type, as shown in Figure 2.8.3.2-1.
Figure 2.8.3.2-1 – New Load Test Wizard - Step 2
The following parameters are common to both attack types:
Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
Name | A descriptive identifier for the test |
Attack Type | Select Bandwidth or DDoS |
Data Type | Protocol selection (HTTP, HTTPS, TCP, or UDP) |
Address | Target URL or IP address for the test |
Port | Target service port number |
2.8.3.2.1 Bandwidth Attack Configuration
When Bandwidth is selected as the Attack Type, the following additional parameters appear, as shown in Figure 2.8.3.2.1-1.
Figure 2.8.3.2.1-1 – Bandwidth Attack Configuration
Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
Bandwidth (per honeypot throughput) | The amount of data each honeypot sends per second to the target |
Duration (seconds) | Total runtime for the bandwidth test |
2.8.3.2.2 DDoS Attack Configuration
When DDoS is selected as the Attack Type, the following additional parameters appear, as shown in Figure 2.8.3.2.2-1.
Figure 2.8.3.2.2-1 – DDoS Attack Configuration
Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
Request Schema | HTTP request schema to use for the attack |
Count (total requests per Guardpot) | Total number of requests each honeypot sends to the target |
Click Save to start the test immediately. The test will appear in the Load Tests table once execution begins.