24.05.2023
How to Test Internet Connection Speed in CentOS 8
The way to test the speed of the Internet connection in CentOS 8 is different from that in desktop systems, where it can be done simply in a browser. In this tutorial, we will install the Speedtest CLI and test the speed of the Internet connection using it.
Installing Speedtest CLI in CentOS 8
Firstly we need to install repositories:
curl -s https://packagecloud.io/install/repositories/ookla/speedtest-cli/script.rpm.sh | sudo bash
After that, let's install speedtest:
sudo yum install speedtest
Internet connection speed test
To run the test, enter the following command and accept the license:
speedtest
Result:
Do you accept the license? [type YES to accept]: yes
License acceptance recorded. Continuing.
License acceptance recorded. Continuing.
Speedtest by Ookla
Server: Server’s name and ID
ISP: Itglobalcom Bel LLC
Latency: 1.32 ms (0.07 ms jitter)
Download: 90.73 Mbps (data used: 109.7 MB)
Upload: 92.45 Mbps (data used: 41.7 MB)
Packet Loss: 0.0%
Result URL: https://www.speedtest.net/result/c/605ca0ec-...
Server: Server’s name and ID
ISP: Itglobalcom Bel LLC
Latency: 1.32 ms (0.07 ms jitter)
Download: 90.73 Mbps (data used: 109.7 MB)
Upload: 92.45 Mbps (data used: 41.7 MB)
Packet Loss: 0.0%
Result URL: https://www.speedtest.net/result/c/605ca0ec-...
To see all available Speedtest CLI options, enter:
speedtest -h
1101
CT Amsterdam
The Netherlands, Herikerbergweg 292
+31 20 262-58-98
1101
CT Amsterdam
The Netherlands, Herikerbergweg 292
+31 20 262-58-98