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 NASÂ 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
STEP 9
You can also set the Dark Mode theme. Follow the instructions in the image below.
Enjoy your OpenSpeedTest network tool!
Note: If you want to run OpenSpeedTest over HTTPS check How to Run Docker Containers Over HTTPS.
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This post was updated on Friday / January 27th, 2023 at 12:34 AM