iPerf Throughput Test

The iPerf throughput test measures the UDP and TCP real-time network throughput to aid in estimating the maximum achievable bandwidth in your network. This is useful to isolate problems related to slow network connections. The iPerf test is performed between the FortiAP and an endpoint that can be a wireless client, a computer in the LAN, or an external online server like ping.online.net. You must start the iPerf server manually on the endpoint unless using the online server. This feature tests uplink, downlink, or both traffic streams.

• AP - Select the FortiAP for iPerf testing.
  Note: The supported FOS version is 6.4.0 and higher for FAP-S/W2 models and 6.2.0 or higher for FAP-U models.
• Port – Select the port. The valid range is 1 – 65535.
• iPerf Endpoint – Enter the endpoint device IPv4 address/hostname. iPerf 2 and 3 are supported.
• Duration – Enter the duration for the iPerf test. The allowed values are 10, 30, and 60 seconds.
• Protocol – Select the protocol to measure throughput, UDP or TCP.
• Target Bandwidth – This is applicable only on UDP traffic. The valid range is 1 – 1024 Mbps.
• Bidirectional Test – When disabled only uplink traffic is tested and when enabled both uplink and downlink traffic streams are measured. In a bidirectional test, the total time required to complete the test is twice the selected time. For example, if 30 seconds is the configured test duration then the total time required to complete the test is 60 seconds; 30 seconds for uplink and 30 seconds for downlink.

Select Start and the FortiAP initiates iPerf testing as per configurations.

Notes:

• Fortinet recommends to use the latest supported iPerf version in the endpoint machine.
• IPv6 servers are not supported for iPerf testing.
• Ensure the iPerf test ports are enabled in the firewall.