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netselect

Speed test for choosing a fast network server. More information: https://github.com/apenwarr/netselect.
  • Choose the server with the lowest latency:
    sudo netselect {{host_1}} {{host_2}}
  • Display nameserver resolution and statistics:
    sudo netselect -vv {{host_1}} {{host_2}}
  • Define maximum TTL (time to live):
    sudo netselect -m {{10}} {{host_1}} {{host_2}}
  • Print fastest N servers among the hosts:
    sudo netselect -s {{N}} {{host_1}} {{host_2}} {{host_3}}
  • List available options:
    netselect

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