How to Install OpenSpeedTest on Your Synology NAS

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”.

Synology NAS Install Docker DSM 7.2

  • STEP 3

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

OpenSpeedTest Synology NAS Set up 1

  • STEP 4

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

  1. General: In the Task field type in “Install OpenSpeedTest“. Uncheck “Enabled” option. Select root User.
  2. Schedule: Select Run on the following date then select “Do not repeat“.
  3. 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

OpenSpeedTest Synology NAS Set up 2

  • STEP 5

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

OpenSpeedTest Synology NAS Set up 3

  • 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.

OpenSpeedTest Synology NAS Set up 4

  • STEP 7

Go back to STEP 1 or you will deal with karma 🙂

  • 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

OpenSpeedTest Synology NAS Set up 5

  • STEP 9

You can also set the Dark Mode theme. Follow the instructions in the image below.

OpenSpeedTest Synology NAS Set up 6

Enjoy your OpenSpeedTest network tool!

OpenSpeedTest Synology NAS Set up 7

Note: If you want to run OpenSpeedTest over HTTPS check How to Run Docker Containers Over HTTPS.

Note: Can I run Docker on my Synology NAS? See the supported models.
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This post was updated on Friday / January 27th, 2023 at 12:34 AM