netserver

server for netperf testing

TLDR

Start netserver
$ netserver
Specify port
$ netserver -p [12865]
Debug mode
$ netserver -D
Bind to address
$ netserver -L [192.168.1.10]
Set IPv4 mode
$ netserver -4
Set IPv6 mode
$ netserver -6

SYNOPSIS

netserver [options]

DESCRIPTION

netserver is the server for netperf testing. It receives network performance tests.The tool handles benchmark requests. Run on target machine for throughput tests.

PARAMETERS

-p PORT

Listen port (default 12865).
-D
Do not daemonize; run in foreground (debug).
-d
Increase debug verbosity.
-L ADDR
Local bind address.
-N
No control connection; standalone data mode.
-f
Do not spawn on demand; remain in foreground.
-v LEVEL
Verbosity level.
-4
IPv4 only.
-6
IPv6 only.
--help
Display help information.

INSTALL

sudo apt install netperf
sudo dnf install netperf
sudo pacman -S netperf
nix profile install nixpkgs#netperf

CAVEATS

Requires netperf client. Opens network port. Performance testing tool.

HISTORY

netserver is part of netperf, created by HP for network performance measurement.

SEE ALSO

netperf(1), iperf(1), iperf3(1), nuttcp(1)