a method for generating a packet sequence for determining a packet error rate using network packets , the method comprising generating , using a local area network enabled computer , a series of network per test packets and frames , each packet comprising a predetermined unique identifier and each frame comprising a predetermined sequence for the packets in the series of network packets , wherein the series of network packets and frames are each of a size that is compliant with a predetermined framing mode and encapsulation protocol for the transmission system for determining a per from the series of network packets and frames , and transmitting , using a transmitting device , the network packets and frames to a receiving device .