SUMMARY
This article explains how to test your network speed when needed, such as when troubleshooting playback performance issues.
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Different operating systems host various ways to test the networking speed of your machine. Please find the guidance for each OS below.
macOS and Windows:
1) Download the LAN Speed Test from the link below for your operating system: http://www.totusoft.com/lanspeed1
2) Install and run the LAN Speed Test
3) Under Folder, browse to a directory of the network drive you are testing. This should be the network drive where you are planning to host your footage used for playback.
4) Select a Packet Size using the sliders (for example 50MB) and click Start Test:
Results: When the test has ended you will see the writing and reading speeds for the network drive, as shown:
Linux (Rocky 9 w/GNOME):
1) Go to Applications > Utilities > Disks.
2) Select the drive to test.
3) Open the three-dot options menu and select Benchmark Disk...
4) Choose Start Benchmark... to run the test.
The results should display the drive speeds.
If you are experiencing playback issues please refer to the following troubleshooting article: Q100297: How to isolate playback issues in Nuke Studio/Hiero
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