How to Test Your Network Speed on Linux with iPerf3

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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