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+# telegraf-speedtest
+Using official SpeedTest.net cli for telegraf
+
+Tested with Ubuntu 18.04.4 LTS, Telegraf 1.14.1
+
+HOWTO:
+1) Install the official SpeedTest CLI from SpeedTest.net - https://www.speedtest.net/apps/cli
+2) Run 'speedtest' once (to accept the license)
+3) Add the configuration into telegraf, either
+   - store speedtest.conf under /etc/telegraf.d
+    * OR *
+   - copy the config and add to your telegraf.conf
+4) Restart telegraf (e.g. under Ubuntu "sudo systemctl restart telegraf")
+
+Optionally, install Grafana dashboard #12428
+  https://grafana.com/grafana/dashboards/12428
+  
+Enjoy!
+p.s. Do not set the interval too short or you may get banned...