Replicate poor wi-fi for testing

Question

I want to test an iPad app that needs an internet connection. I want to sit at my desk next to my router and test it against a poor wifi connection. How can I replicate a really poor wifi connection? Wrap the router in tin foil? Try and limit the router connection speed to the internet?

Thanks.

Answer 1

In the end I tested the app using the iOS simulator in Xcode on a Mac, then used the excellent Network Link Conditioner tool (that comes with Xcode) to tune my network speed as required. Worked a treat.