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Best way to test latency?
Yes, 600-700 is normal for satellite internet.
Keep in mind that websites add to the delay because they have so much stuff on them that needs to load, such as images or videos. So on top of the normal server to server delay, you will have added delay from website content.
It may require superuser access on a Chromebook to run traceroute.
Did you try typing "su" then hitting return before running traceroute, like I said way back?
I tired typed 'su' and it returned as 'unkown command."
Because su is not a Crosh command.
what about 'sudo traceroute'
No, not a Crosh command. Here's a list of commands for Crosh.
EDIT: while many Linux commands work, including sudo, it doesn't work with tracepath. And there's no tracert or traceroute command for Crosh that I know of. It's just tracepath (EDIT 2: poor, wonky, maligned, possibly buggy, tracepath).
What about:
1. Exiting the Crosh shell first using 'exit',
2. Switching to a bash shell using 'shell',
3. Then doing 'sudo traceroute'. -> might want to try just 'traceroute' first.
He should definitely try that. I'll test all this when I'm back at the firm and can get to the Chromebook. (Edit: though I thougth a bash shell is for running scripts....dunno, never used this on the Chromebook)
Nice page... bookmarked.
Incidentally, look at the ftp definition of 'hash'... crafty little buggers.
"Only functional in Amsterdam." LOL
An exit command in crosh literally closes it The browser window disappears, haha. I found guidance on the net that a shell command in crosh will take you to the root linux shell, so I tried that, but it returned 'unknown command.' I dunno,I give up for now. I will eventualy have a chance to bring a windows laptop to this location. I will have the chromebook at a place with cable internet service later next week, and I'll try pinging and tracepathing there, just to see what happens.
Good morning zenman,
It's been a while since we last heard from you, so we will close this thread. If you still have concerns, please start a new thread and include a detailed explanation so we can better assist you.
Thanks,
Liz
