.. _zperf-sample:

zperf: Network Traffic Generator
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Description
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The zperf sample demonstrates the :ref:`zperf shell utility <zperf>`, which
allows to evaluate network bandwidth.

Features
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- 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.

.. code-block:: console

   LAST PACKET NOT RECEIVED!!!

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

Supported Boards
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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)
- Quark SE C1000 Development Board
- QEMU x86

Requirements
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- 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
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See :ref:`zperf library documentation <zperf>` for more information about
the library usage.