spdMerlin spdMerlin - Automated speedtests with graphs

[LimJK]

The updated spdmerlin that uses the Ookla CLI is capable of speeds above 250 Mbps. I would try different test servers as some are faster than others. @JGodfrey82 what model router are you using?
spdMerlin: Speedtest results - Download: 905.09 Mbps (data used: 1.1 GB) - Upload: 912.24 Mbps (data used: 1.1 GB)

With AMTM builded into 384.15, I am experimenting more scripts , I am new to spdMerlin (v3.2.3) ... I am getting about half of my subscribed ISP speed . I have set my ISP Server as the preferred server. Is there something obvious that I missed?

This is the result when I run Speedtest App on my Mac, where it is closer to my subscribed 1 gbps fibre connection.

 

[cmkelley]

With AMTM builded into 384.15, I am experimenting more scripts , I am new to spdMerlin (v3.2.3) ... I am getting about half of my subscribed ISP speed . I have set my ISP Server as the preferred server. Is there something obvious that I missed?

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This is the result when I run Speedtest App on my Mac, where it is closer to my subscribed 1 gbps fibre connection.

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It's a known problem that spdMerlin only works reliably to ~250Mbps. You're getting full speed on your Mac that is connected to the internet through your router, right? So you're getting your full speed, just spdMerlin doesn't accurately show it. @Jack Yaz should probably note that somewhere more prominently.

 

[LimJK]

It's a known problem that spdMerlin only works reliably to ~250Mbps. You're getting full speed on your Mac that is connected to the internet through your router, right? So you're getting your full speed, just spdMerlin doesn't accurately show it. @Jack Yaz should probably note that somewhere more prominently.

OK, thanks ... I asked because I see the post #541 before me by doczenith1: " ... spdMerlin: Speedtest results - Download: 905.09 Mbps (data used: 1.1 GB) - Upload: 912.24 Mbps", so trying to see if there is something obvious I might have missed. Thanks.
https://www.snbforums.com/threads/s...edtests-with-graphs.55904/page-28#post-552759

 

[kfahoo]

how can it be spd issue since spd uses speedtest cli command and it's just a "gui" for it?

 

[LimJK]

how can it be spd issue since spd uses speedtest cli command and it's just a "gui" for it?

I suppose spdMerlin runs on the router whereas Speedtest App for my case runs on MacBookPro that has relatively much more powerful resources. I have just deleted ntpMerlin.

 

[kfahoo]

I suppose spdMerlin runs on the router whereas Speedtest App for my case runs on MacBookPro that has relatively much more powerful resources. I have just deleted ntpMerlin.

i don't think it's about resources, just try other test servers
btw it uses /jffs/addons/spdmerlin.d/ookla/speedtest

 

[LimJK]

i don't think it's about resources, just try other test servers
btw it uses /jffs/addons/spdmerlin.d/ookla/speedtest

I am using the same server on my ISP for both spdMerlin on RT-AX88U and Speedtest App on my Mac. Thanks.

 

[Jack Yaz]

spdMerlin uses SpeedTest CLI
If the speeds from this utility are significantly lower than those you see from the desktop app/browser test, the limiting factor will be your router's CPU. That being said, there is probably room for improvement/optimisation by the Ookla team in the CLI binary itself. Please direct feedback about speed issues to Ookla via the above link. There is nothing that I can do about them.

 

[JGodfrey82]

The updated spdmerlin that uses the Ookla CLI is capable of speeds above 250 Mbps. I would try different test servers as some are faster than others. @JGodfrey82 what model router are you using?
spdMerlin: Speedtest results - Download: 905.09 Mbps (data used: 1.1 GB) - Upload: 912.24 Mbps (data used: 1.1 GB)

I have a mesh setup of 3x Ac68u running the latest 384.15.. I have no problem getting near 500mbit on my wired devices so it's strange that it's maxing at 200. I've tried all of the listed servers too.

 

[badoodles]

v3.2.2 is now available
Please run option u a second time after updating, and then reboot if you are seeing multiple/missing tabs
Changelog:

WebUI improvements
Fixes tab duplication when updating in future

So somehow I messed up. After installing this and encountered multiple tabs I uninstalled spdmerlin then rm'd /www/user1 and user2 without checking here for a solution. Now I can't get get the speedtest tab to showup no matter how many times I reinstalled and reboot'ed my AC68U. Anyway to do a clean spdmerlin install or fix for this?

NVM... Just saw the addon menu on the sidebar.

 

[LimJK]

spdMerlin uses SpeedTest CLI
If the speeds from this utility are significantly lower than those you see from the desktop app/browser test, the limiting factor will be your router's CPU. That being said, there is probably room for improvement/optimisation by the Ookla team in the CLI binary itself. Please direct feedback about speed issues to Ookla via the above link. There is nothing that I can do about them.

Jack,
Thanks, just added my feedback to them

 

[gsteppa]

This is brilliant, thanks!

Is there any way to pull up this URL without going through the ASUS GUI? I'd like to view it from my OpenHAB HAB Panel.

 

[doczenith1]

I am using the same server on my ISP for both spdMerlin on RT-AX88U and Speedtest App on my Mac. Thanks.

Try different servers as suggested. The server that gives me 900+ via my Windows browser gives me 800ish using the CLI. The server that gives me 900+ with the CLI gives me 300ish using the browser. I have no idea why.

Here are my results from the exact same server using four different methods:
Windows 10 web browser: 296D/330U Ping 6ms
Windows 10 Speedtest App: 823D/894U Ping 7ms
Speedtest CLI via Windows command prompt: 948D/879U Ping 6ms
Speedtest CLI via spdmerlin: 931D/900U Ping 6ms

Is there any way to pull up this URL without going through the ASUS GUI? I'd like to view it from my OpenHAB HAB Panel.

Which URL?

 

[frooty]

Been trying to get this working on my AX88U but it's a no-go. I keep getting the same error on installation:

/jffs/scripts/spdmerlin: line 1747: can't open /jffs/addons/spdmerlin.d/spdstats_www.asp: no such file
/jffs/scripts/spdmerlin: line 1747: can't open /jffs/addons/spdmerlin.d/spdstats_www.asp: no such file
/jffs/scripts/spdmerlin: line 1747: can't open /jffs/addons/spdmerlin.d/spdstats_www.asp: no such file
/jffs/scripts/spdmerlin: line 1747: can't open /jffs/addons/spdmerlin.d/spdstats_www.asp: no such file

I know that the AX88U isn't on the supported list but thought I'd give it a go see. Any chance that it will be updated to enable us AX users to make use of this excellent addon? This is the only one I can't install.

 

[L&LD]

@frooty did you try updating once more with 'u' and maybe an additional 'uf'?

 

[frooty]

@frooty did you try updating once more with 'u' and maybe an additional 'uf'?

Yes. I've also done a few "from scratch" installs too - format the USB & jffs partition - same result. If it helps, here's what I get if I try running a speed test:

[2020-02-20 19:45:39.810] [error] Trying to get interface information on non-initialized socket.
[2020-02-20 19:45:39.941] [error] Configuration - Couldn't resolve host name (HostNotFoundException)
[2020-02-20 19:45:39.942] [error] Configuration - Cannot retrieve configuration document (0)
[2020-02-20 19:45:39.942] [error] ConfigurationError - Could not retrieve or read configuration (Configuration)
[2020-02-20 19:45:39.943] [error] ConfigurationError - Could not retrieve or read configuration (Configuration)
[error] Configuration - Could not retrieve or read configuration (ConfigurationError)
Error: near line 3: near ",": syntax error

spdMerlin: Speedtest results - -

spdMerlin: Starting speedtest using auto-selected server for VPNC1 interface

[2020-02-20 19:45:43.428] [error] Trying to get interface information on non-initialized socket.
[2020-02-20 19:45:43.559] [error] Configuration - Couldn't resolve host name (HostNotFoundException)
[2020-02-20 19:45:43.560] [error] Configuration - Cannot retrieve configuration document (0)
[2020-02-20 19:45:43.560] [error] ConfigurationError - Could not retrieve or read configuration (Configuration)
[2020-02-20 19:45:43.561] [error] ConfigurationError - Could not retrieve or read configuration (Configuration)
[error] Configuration - Could not retrieve or read configuration (ConfigurationError)
Error: near line 3: near ",": syntax error

spdMerlin: Speedtest results - -

Hope it helps someone.

 

[Jack Yaz]

Been trying to get this working on my AX88U but it's a no-go. I keep getting the same error on installation:

/jffs/scripts/spdmerlin: line 1747: can't open /jffs/addons/spdmerlin.d/spdstats_www.asp: no such file
/jffs/scripts/spdmerlin: line 1747: can't open /jffs/addons/spdmerlin.d/spdstats_www.asp: no such file
/jffs/scripts/spdmerlin: line 1747: can't open /jffs/addons/spdmerlin.d/spdstats_www.asp: no such file
/jffs/scripts/spdmerlin: line 1747: can't open /jffs/addons/spdmerlin.d/spdstats_www.asp: no such file

I know that the AX88U isn't on the supported list but thought I'd give it a go see. Any chance that it will be updated to enable us AX users to make use of this excellent addon? This is the only one I can't install.

Running in router mode? It looks like you have a whole mess of internet connectivity problems on the router.

 

[frooty]

Yes, router mode. It's connected to a Huawei B715 LTE router (in bridge mode).

 

[Jack Yaz]

Yes, router mode. It's connected to a Huawei B715 LTE router (in bridge mode).

It appears your router can't resolve the speedtest servers:

[2020-02-20 19:45:39.941] [error] Configuration - Couldn't resolve host name (HostNotFoundException)

 

[frooty]

I presumed that was because it won't install properly? According to the uptime monitoring addon my line is 100% & everything is working as it should, good speed (~120megs down) & no drop-outs even at peak times.