Speed Test by OpenSpeedTest™ is a web-based application that allows users to test their internet speed. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install and use Speed Test by OpenSpeedTest™ on Arch Linux.
Before we start, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:
Step 1. Open the terminal and update your system:
sudo pacman -Syu
Step 2. Install Docker on your system:
sudo pacman -S docker
Step 3. Start the Docker service:
sudo systemctl start docker
Step 4. Download the OpenSpeedTest™ Docker image:
sudo docker pull openspeedtest/server
Step 5. Run the OpenSpeedTest™ Docker container:
sudo docker run -d -p 8080:8080 openspeedtest/server
Step 6. Verify that the OpenSpeedTest™ server is running:
sudo docker ps
You should see the container running, similar to:
CONTAINER ID IMAGE COMMAND CREATED STATUS PORTS NAMES
acd3f4264821 openspeedtest/server "/usr/local/openrest…" 20 hours ago Up 20 hours 0.0.0.0:8080->8080/tcp modest_turing
Step 1. Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8080.
Step 2. Click on the "Start Test" button to begin the speed test.
Congratulations, you have successfully installed and tested Speed Test by OpenSpeedTest™ on Arch Linux!
In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install and use Speed Test by OpenSpeedTest™ on Arch Linux. OpenSpeedTest™ provides an easy and reliable way to test your internet connection speed.
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