zperf: Network Traffic Generator

Description

The zperf sample demonstrates the zperf shell utility, which allows to evaluate network bandwidth.

Features

  • Compatible with iPerf_2.0.5. Note that in newer iPerf versions, an error message like this is printed and the server reported statistics are missing.

LAST PACKET NOT RECEIVED!!!

  • Client or server mode allowed without need to modify the source code.

Supported Boards

zperf is board-agnostic. However, to run the zperf sample application, the target platform must provide a network interface supported by Zephyr.

This sample application has been tested on the following platforms:

  • Freedom Board (FRDM K64F)

  • QEMU x86

  • Arm FVP BaseR AEMv8-R

  • ARM BASE RevC AEMv8A Fixed Virtual Platforms

Requirements

  • iPerf 2.0.5 installed on the host machine

  • Supported board

Depending on the network technology chosen, extra steps may be required to setup the network environment.

Usage

See zperf library documentation for more information about the library usage.