How to Install OpenSpeedTest on Your Synology NAS

OpenSpeedTest is the most accurate and powerful online bandwidth test. You can use it to test your Home/Office LAN speed including your Local Area Network/Wi-Fi. The tool is designed to replicate your real-world connection speed. In this step by step guide I will show you how to install OpenSpeedTest on your Synology NAS using Docker.

STEP 1

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STEP 2

Install Docker via Synology “Package Center”.

STEP 3

Go to Control Panel / Task Scheduler / Create / Scheduled Task / User-defined script. Follow the instructions in the image below.

STEP 4

Once you click on User-defined script a new window will open. Follow the instructions below:

General: In the Task field type in “Install OpenSpeedTest“. Uncheck “Enabled” option. Select root User.
Schedule: Select Run on the following date then select “Do not repeat“.
Task Settings: Check “Send run details by email“, add your email then copy paste the code below in the Run command area. After that click OK.

docker run -d --name=openspeedtest \
-p 8004:3000 \
--restart always \
openspeedtest/latest

STEP 5

After you click OK on STEP 4 a new warning pop up window will open. Click OK.

STEP 6

After you click OK on STEP 5, select your “Install OpenSpeedTest” Task then click the “Run” tab. You will be asked to run Install OpenSpeedTest – click Yes. Follow the instructions in the image below.

STEP 7

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STEP 8

The installation process can take up to a few seconds/minutes. It will depend on your Internet speed connection. Now open your browser and type in http://Synology-ip-address:8004