Which tool for traffic receiving ?

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Hello,

I’m about to do some performance testing and I’m discovering RouterOS 6.44 long Tools list.

  1. It seems Traffic Generator can generate some outbound traffic on specified interfaces.
    Which tool should be used to read inbound traffic and display related statistics ?

  2. Before testing one device from another one, I’m planning to self-test each device first.
    Can I use an Ethernet straight cable between two Ethernet ports of a single RouterOS box and generate traffic from one port to the port or shall I use a crossover cable ?

  3. Suggestions ? Recommended ponters ?

Best regards