We will be running these ZAP tests from the client’s perspective. Note: The starting of the ZAP daemon on the ODROID is by default at startup – this is the ZAP Daemon on the client side. Task 2 – Test Consistency using ZAP tool Using the Ruckus ZAP tool to measure the consistency and throughput of a network connection. C specifies client mode A.A.A.A is the ODROID IP address -p specifies the port to use
Task 1 – Basic Performance Test using iPerf Execute an iPerf test with iPerf2 $ iperf –c A.A.A.AĮxecute an iPerf3 test $ iperf3 –c A.A.A.A –p 5202 Performance Testing with the ODROID device You should now have a remote session to your ODROID via SSH.
SSH to the ODROID using an SSH Client Open Terminal (MacOS) or Putty (Windows) $ SSH Default password = wlanpro Note what IP addresses each received via WIRELESS connection. Powering Off the KORAL battery by pressing the power button TWICE!Ĭonnect your client devices to either the 2.4GHz or 5GHz SSID’s. Alternatively – the ODROID can be powered with any 5v/2a power source. Powering On/Off Your ODROID The installed USB Battery from KORAL can be turned on with the power button on the side of the battery. The installation instructions are in the appendix at the end of this document. It is recommended you do the Client installs before starting on the ODROID performance testing.
(see other instructions on how to install all these client-side testing apps) Application Version MacOS Windows Android iOS Iperf3 3.1.6 X X Iperf2 2.0.9 X X ZAP 1.83 X X Ekahau ESS X X WiFiPerf (Demo) 1.9 X X X X Ruckus Speedflex 2.0.7 X X Hurricane Electric 1.5.0.289 X X Aruba Utilities X Note: All the files for client-side applications are provided either on the included USB drive or via Internet while doing automatic installations.
Linux Performance Testing Apps We are using Debian Linux with the following services running upon boot up so they are always ready: Application Version Port Iperf3 3.16 5202 Iperf2 2.0.9 5001 Ruckus ZAP 1.83 Ekahau eperf 3.x 5201 HTML5 Tests 6 versions 80 on Different URLs The specs on the ODROID are: 1.5GHz 64-bit quad-core single board computer (SBC) Gigabit Ethernet eMMC Flash Storage – boots in under 20-seconds Low power consumption – around 1amp – we power with standard USB battery Very Versatile Ability to use Bluetooth or USB keyboard/mice HDMI out capability We use an attached screen to do much of what we need Can be used in a ‘headless’ environment (unlike the Raspberry Pi’s 10/100 Ethernet port).
We chose this platform for its versatility but mainly because it offers a full Gigabit Ethernet port, so that component should not ever be a bottleneck or be a throttle to network throughput testing. The ODROID C-2 device has much in common with other Single-Board-Computers, like Raspberry Pi and others. These tests can assist in establishing baselines, help in troubleshooting, test consistency, as well as measuring network throughput from known end points. It can be used to test Wired-to-Wired, Wiredto-Wireless, and even Wireless-to-Wireless tests. Hands-on Labs using the WLAN Pros ODROID Performance Testing Device The goal is to provide Wireless LAN Professionals with a ready-to-use custom device to help provide throughput measurements for network performance.