🎙️ Measuring MOS Using Packet Capture & Linux Tools | The Easy Way! 🚀


Mean Opinion Score (MOS) is a key metric for assessing VoIP call quality. It ranges from 1 (bad) to 5 (excellent) and considers factors like latency, jitter, and packet loss. A great MOS score ensures crystal-clear audio and happy users! 😊
To accurately measure MOS, you can use packet captures or powerful Linux tools. These methods help pinpoint network issues affecting voice quality. Even better? 🏆 You can combine them with Fusion's SD-WAN for next-level voice quality validation! 🎯✨
🛠️ Methods to Determine MOS Using Packet Capture & Linux Tools
1️⃣ Wireshark 🦈 - The GUI Powerhouse
Wireshark allows you to capture and analyze VoIP traffic.
It automatically calculates RTP stream statistics, including jitter, packet loss, and MOS.
Steps:
Capture network traffic.
Filter RTP streams.
Open RTP Stream Analysis to view MOS.
🎯 Best for: GUI-based MOS analysis with deep packet inspection.
2️⃣ TShark 🏗️ - CLI Version of Wireshark
TShark is Wireshark’s CLI counterpart, perfect for automating MOS calculations.
Run:
tshark -i eth0 -Y "rtp" -T fields -e rtp.ssrc -e rtp.p_type -e rtp.timestamp
🎯 Best for: Automated MOS calculations in scripts and remote servers.
3️⃣ PJSIP 🍻 - VoIP Call Simulator
PJSIP includes tools like
pjsystest
that measure latency, jitter, and loss.Helps determine expected MOS values in a controlled environment.
🎯 Best for: Lab testing before real-world deployment.
4️⃣ VoIPmonitor 📈 - Dedicated VoIP Analyzer
Captures SIP and RTP traffic and generates MOS scores.
Includes a web-based dashboard for live monitoring.
🎯 Best for: Enterprise-grade VoIP troubleshooting.
5️⃣ RTPStats 📊 - Simple RTP Analysis
A lightweight Linux CLI tool for RTP packet stats.
Outputs packet loss, jitter, and MOS based on RTP streams.
🎯 Best for: Quick, scriptable MOS calculations.
6️⃣ Fusion’s SD-WAN 🚀 - Ultimate Validation Tool
Fusion's SD-WAN automatically tracks MOS, jitter, and packet loss in real time! 🏆
Multi-link optimization ensures VoIP calls always take the best path.
Fusion’s built-in analytics provide clear, visual proof of superior call quality! 🔥
🎯 Best for: End-to-end VoIP assurance in real-world deployments.
🎯 Combining These Methods for Next-Level MOS Validation
🔗 Fusion SD-WAN + Wireshark + VoIPmonitor = Ultimate Voice Quality Assurance! ✅
Use Wireshark for packet capture.
Leverage VoIPmonitor for real-time SIP/RTP insights.
Let Fusion SD-WAN optimize call paths for seamless, high-MOS calls! 🎉
🏆 Wrap | Validate Your Awesome Voice Quality with Fusion!
By using packet capture tools like Wireshark, TShark, and VoIPmonitor, you can analyze MOS and troubleshoot VoIP issues. However, Fusion’s SD-WAN takes things to the next level—providing real-time MOS tracking, automatic failover, and QoS enforcement for unbeatable call quality! 🚀🎙️💎
So, why guess your MOS when Fusion’s SD-WAN can prove it’s amazing? 🔥💡
Bonus:
2️⃣ sngrep (Best for SIP/RTP Monitoring & Call Analysis)
🔹 Features:
✅ Real-time SIP call capture and MOS scoring
✅ Can run live on an interface
✅ Lightweight and CLI-friendly
🔹 Installation & Usage:
sudo apt install sngrep # Install sngrep
sngrep -I eth0 # Run on eth0 interface
👉 It will display live SIP call data, including MOS scores.
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Ronald Bartels
Ronald Bartels
Driving SD-WAN Adoption in South Africa