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Network tools

Monitor, track and understand your connection to KAREN with our collection of network tools.

Weathermap

The KAREN weathermap is a live representation of peak data traffic flows on the network. The data used in the weathermap is the same data that is used in the management and monitoring of the network and is based on a 1 minute average polling cycle. 

Detailed traffic information between members can be accessed by hovering over or clicking on a node or link on the map.

The weathermap is maintained by the WAND group at the University of Waikato.

NOC tools for network operators

The KAREN Network Operations Centre service features a suite of open source tools to provide member network operators with more visibility of the network. These tools can help you to troubleshoot and measure network performance. (These tools are only accessible to KAREN members).

Available tools include:

  • Network diagnostic tool
  • Router proxy
  • Multicast beacon

Access tools for KAREN users

If you’re new to KAREN, here are some simple tools you can use to find out whether KAREN is available to you and where KAREN can take you.

Are You On KAREN tester

The Are you on KAREN tester will tell you whether you can use KAREN from your desktop computer. You will receive one of two messages:

  • 'Great news - you're on KAREN'
  • 'Oops - you're not on KAREN'. If you reach this page, talk to your Information Technology Services (ITS) group about access

Please note: This tool is in beta form.

Otago University's KAREN tester

The Otago University KAREN tester will tell you whether the resource you want or person you're trying to reach is available over KAREN (i.e. on-net)

Please note, this test is performed from the perspective of a user at Otago University and may not always reflect the experience of other users.

AARNet on-net/off-net tool

The AARNet on-net/off-net tool tests whether the resource or person you want to reach is available over KAREN. AARNet is the Australian equivalent of KAREN.  Please note that this is based on the AARNet view of the research and education destinations, which will not always be aligned with KAREN. 



by Dr. Radut.