librespeed / librespeed/speedtest-go

Incorrect ping result

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Description

Excuse me, why Ping result on your test page is 2 times more than if I ping that server out of the terminal of the same PC? Accuracy is very questionable.
Does not make any sense.
Screenshot 2023-05-23 at 4 15 29 PM
Screenshot 2023-05-23 at 4 14 45 PM

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Start with the test page's ping measurement and compare its result with a terminal ping to the same server on the same PC. Reproduce the discrepancy shown in the screenshots, then identify and document a consistent correction so the page result agrees with the expected measurement.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
backend, networking
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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