How to Test Your Network Speed on Linux with iPerf3
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 [[{“value”:”Do you actually know how fast your network is? Not what your switch spec sheet says — what it’s really doing between two hosts. iPerf3 is the tool sysadmins and homelab enthusiasts reach for when they need real answers, and in this video I’ll show you how to use it from the ground up.

We cover everything from installation to practical usage, including how to test WiFi vs wired, push a 10 gigabit ethernet connection, bind to a specific interface, and dial in your test parameters for accurate results.

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00:00 – Is Your Network Actually as Fast as You Think?
02:14 – Boost your troubleshooting skills with my new ebook!
03:23 – What is iPerf3 and What Does It Do?
03:54 – Installing iPerf3 on Linux
06:10 – How iPerf3 is Used in the Real World
07:15 – Running Your First iPerf3 Bandwidth Test
09:47 – Save on Linux Foundation Certifications
11:05 – Analyzing iPerf3 Test Results
11:56 – WiFi vs Wired LAN: Bandwidth Test Comparison
13:05 – Testing 10 Gigabit Ethernet Speeds with iPerf3
15:00 – Binding iPerf3 to a Specific Network Interface
16:11 – Setting a Custom Test Duration in iPerf3
17:05 – Reversing Client and Server Direction in iPerf3
17:45 – iPerf3 Best Practices for Accurate Results

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