[plug] Network Performance Testing

[William Kenworthy]

iperf can be good if you own both ends ...

Depends on what you want to do ... can very quickly become "how long is
a piece of string ... ", especially if you are testing a path you don't
own (control)

A method reasonable for you <> ISP is to use something like iinets 10
and 100M test files on their servers ... that way for iinet, you are
testing your link between them and you (only) ... and not the cable to
the states if its something like speedtest.  As well as up/download
speeds, dont forget to check latency and packet loss.

And if its a (a)dsl link, check what your modem is showing, and the
ISP's gear (can be done with iinet, not sure about others) just to be
sure its actually set to what you think it should be.

BillK



On 05/03/13 21:28, Alexander Hartner wrote:
> Depending on what you looking for maybe iperf could be a useful tool.
> 
> http://openmaniak.com/iperf.php
> 
> Euan de Kock <euan at dekock.net> wrote:
> 
> Hi Everyone,
> 
> I've had a request from Brodie McCulloch at Spacecubed. He's looking for
> anyone who can advise on or perform a network performance test for him.
> 
> PLUG has recently installed the wired ethernet infrastructure for
> Spacecubed, and Brodie has upgraded his service in preparation for the
> Perth Startup Weekend which is on from Friday through to Sunday. He's
> not too sure how well his internet feed will scale and would like some
> assurance that he's getting the speed he's paying for.
> 
> If you think you can help, or have any advice to offer please reply back
> to this list, and I'll collate/coordinate anything that's passed on.
> 
> Many Thanks in Advance,
> 
> Euan de Kock,
> President - Perth Linux User Group (PLUG).
> 
> 
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