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iperf3:tldr:efb73
iperf3: Run iperf3 as a server.
$ iperf3 -s
try on your machine
The command iperf3 -s
is used to start the server mode of the iPerf3 tool.
iPerf3 is a network testing and measuring tool that allows you to assess the bandwidth and performance of a network connection. By running the command iperf3 -s
, you initiate the server mode, where the computer becomes a host that listens for incoming connections from iPerf3 client instances.
Here's a breakdown of the command:
iperf3
: This is the main executable file of the iPerf3 tool.-s
: This option specifies the server mode, telling iPerf3 to run as a server.
Once the server is running, it will wait for incoming connections from clients and measure the network performance when data is transferred between them. The server displays the measurements, such as the transmission rate, and sends the results back to the client.
This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and
never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.