Script: OpenSpeedTest Installer for NGINX on GL.iNet Routers

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:satellite_antenna: Easily deploy OpenSpeedTest with NGINX on OpenWRT-based routers (GL.iNet, etc.)

Features

:package: Installs and configures NGINX to run OpenSpeedTest
:wrench: Custom NGINX configuration that avoids conflicts with the GL.iNet web UI
:file_folder: Installs to /www2, with automatic detection of available storage space
:link: Supports symlinking to external drives (e.g. SD cards or USB) if internal space is insufficient
:repeat_button: Creates startup and kill scripts for boot-time operation
:broom: Clean uninstall that removes configs, startup scripts, and any symlinked orage
:stethoscope: Includes diagnostics to verify NGINX is running and reachable
:technologist: Interactive CLI with confirmations and safe prompts
:free_button: Licensed under GPLv3
:test_tube: Tested on GL-BE3600, GL-MT3000, and GL-MT1300 (with SD card) routers

Visit my GitHub page for more details

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Really cool script :wink:

I created an issue on GitHub already - guess it's an easy fix :slight_smile:

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I changed the default port to 8888. Hopefully that doesn't conflict with anything :slight_smile:

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I'm a little old school. What's the benefit of this over running iperf3 --daemon --server --format m --port 5201 --pidfile /var/run/iperf3.pid &? Does it support a responsive web design for mobile/tablets?

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Yep, openspeedtest supports responsive web page.

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Thank you for providing this @phantasm22 – but does your script also work for GL.iNet routers running plain OpenWrt.org, e.g. version 24.0.3? Your README.md does not tell.

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Can you try it out and let me know? If it fails, just use the integrated uninstall. The only thing I can think is if nginx isn’t running, you may need to install that as a prerequisite.

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I’m running OpenWrt 24.10.2 and the speedtest is working

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I’m running OpenWrt 24.10.2 and the speedtest is working

I can confirm the same for OpenWrt 24.10.3 on a GL.iNet GL-MT6000 “Flint 2”; the only thing I had to do before running ./install_openspeedtest.sh was an opkg install nginx-ssl unzip.

I only came across OpenSpeedTest and this fine installation help yesterday, and now I’ve got a very well looking and incredibly useful tool for assessing WiFi speeds directly on my router that I couldn’t have dreamed of. Thank you very much @phantasm22! :+1::+1:

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Apparently this functionality was lost when I refactored the code. I’ve re-added the check for nginx and it will install it if it does not find it. Thanks @Net.Weight for testing and uncovering this for me.

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Thank you for your work on the install script in the meantime since your last posting above @phantasm22! Your automated dependency management is a great addition – even though everything needed was already there when I just installed OpenSpeedTestServer on my GL-X3000 “Spitz AX” running GL.iNet’s 4.0 0803snapshots1 firmware. It just worked.

It is so cool to be able to run a speed test right from the browser right against the router! Hey guys, listen up, you all want this! :index_pointing_up::smiling_face_with_sunglasses::+1:

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I’m excited to announce an updated version of the script that includes a couple key new features:

  • :up_arrow: Supports optional persistence after firmware updates
  • :right_arrow_curving_down: Automatic download and installation of the most up-to-date version of the script (beta)

Please let me know if you find any bugs

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