Public bug reported: If I configure a netem rule with a delay and jitter, the actual network delay jitter is significantly different from the configured value.
With no netem rules: $ ping 192.168.1.2 PING 192.168.1.2 (192.168.1.2) 56(84) bytes of data. 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=1 ttl=64 time=3.06 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=2 ttl=64 time=2.88 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=3 ttl=64 time=3.01 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=4 ttl=64 time=2.86 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=5 ttl=64 time=2.94 ms With netem rule with delay and jitter: $ sudo tc qdisc add dev wlp4s0 root netem delay 100ms 40ms $ ping 192.168.1.2 PING 192.168.1.2 (192.168.1.2) 56(84) bytes of data. 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=1 ttl=64 time=106 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=2 ttl=64 time=111 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=3 ttl=64 time=115 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=6 ttl=64 time=124 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=7 ttl=64 time=136 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=8 ttl=64 time=120 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=4 ttl=64 time=4371 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=9 ttl=64 time=1487 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=5 ttl=64 time=5513 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=10 ttl=64 time=457 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=15 ttl=64 time=137 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=11 ttl=64 time=4367 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=16 ttl=64 time=111 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=12 ttl=64 time=4366 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=13 ttl=64 time=4378 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=18 ttl=64 time=132 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=14 ttl=64 time=4373 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=21 ttl=64 time=103 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=17 ttl=64 time=4375 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=23 ttl=64 time=112 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=19 ttl=64 time=4502 ms Delays >4 seconds are unexpected, the expected delays are approximately 60 - 140 ms. With netem rule with delay and *no* jitter: $ sudo tc qdisc add dev wlp4s0 root netem delay 100ms $ ping 192.168.1.2 PING 192.168.1.2 (192.168.1.2) 56(84) bytes of data. 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=1 ttl=64 time=103 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=2 ttl=64 time=103 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=3 ttl=64 time=102 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=4 ttl=64 time=102 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=5 ttl=64 time=103 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=6 ttl=64 time=102 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=7 ttl=64 time=103 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=8 ttl=64 time=102 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=9 ttl=64 time=102 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=10 ttl=64 time=102 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=11 ttl=64 time=102 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=12 ttl=64 time=103 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=13 ttl=64 time=102 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=14 ttl=64 time=102 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=15 ttl=64 time=103 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=16 ttl=64 time=103 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=17 ttl=64 time=103 ms In this case the delays are as expected. The 192.168.1.2 host is a machine in the local network. The problem appears with different network interfaces, including loopback (in which case the delays are doubled) and on multiple machines. ProblemType: Bug DistroRelease: Ubuntu 18.04 Package: linux-image-4.15.0-29-generic 4.15.0-29.31 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 4.15.0-29.31-generic 4.15.18 Uname: Linux 4.15.0-29-generic x86_64 NonfreeKernelModules: wl ApportVersion: 2.20.9-0ubuntu7.2 Architecture: amd64 AudioDevicesInUse: USER PID ACCESS COMMAND /dev/snd/controlC0: lastique 2087 F.... pulseaudio /dev/snd/controlC1: lastique 2087 F.... pulseaudio CurrentDesktop: KDE Date: Thu Jul 26 19:31:25 2018 InstallationDate: Installed on 2013-10-11 (1748 days ago) InstallationMedia: Kubuntu 13.04 "Raring Ringtail" - Release amd64 (20130424) MachineType: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. N550JV ProcFB: 0 inteldrmfb ProcKernelCmdLine: BOOT_IMAGE=/boot/vmlinuz-4.15.0-29-generic root=UUID=bafa6509-dea3-48a1-a308-129b1514ab28 ro quiet splash nmi_watchdog=0 acpi_osi= acpi_backlight=vendor RelatedPackageVersions: linux-restricted-modules-4.15.0-29-generic N/A linux-backports-modules-4.15.0-29-generic N/A linux-firmware 1.173.1 SourcePackage: linux UpgradeStatus: Upgraded to bionic on 2018-05-05 (82 days ago) WifiSyslog: dmi.bios.date: 11/19/2013 dmi.bios.vendor: American Megatrends Inc. dmi.bios.version: N550JV.208 dmi.board.asset.tag: ATN12345678901234567 dmi.board.name: N550JV dmi.board.vendor: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. dmi.board.version: 1.0 dmi.chassis.asset.tag: No Asset Tag dmi.chassis.type: 10 dmi.chassis.vendor: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. dmi.chassis.version: 1.0 dmi.modalias: dmi:bvnAmericanMegatrendsInc.:bvrN550JV.208:bd11/19/2013:svnASUSTeKCOMPUTERINC.:pnN550JV:pvr1.0:rvnASUSTeKCOMPUTERINC.:rnN550JV:rvr1.0:cvnASUSTeKCOMPUTERINC.:ct10:cvr1.0: dmi.product.family: N dmi.product.name: N550JV dmi.product.version: 1.0 dmi.sys.vendor: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ** Affects: linux (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided Status: New ** Tags: amd64 apport-bug bionic -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Kernel Packages, which is subscribed to linux in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1783822 Title: [netem] Incorrect jitter delays Status in linux package in Ubuntu: New Bug description: If I configure a netem rule with a delay and jitter, the actual network delay jitter is significantly different from the configured value. With no netem rules: $ ping 192.168.1.2 PING 192.168.1.2 (192.168.1.2) 56(84) bytes of data. 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=1 ttl=64 time=3.06 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=2 ttl=64 time=2.88 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=3 ttl=64 time=3.01 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=4 ttl=64 time=2.86 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=5 ttl=64 time=2.94 ms With netem rule with delay and jitter: $ sudo tc qdisc add dev wlp4s0 root netem delay 100ms 40ms $ ping 192.168.1.2 PING 192.168.1.2 (192.168.1.2) 56(84) bytes of data. 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=1 ttl=64 time=106 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=2 ttl=64 time=111 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=3 ttl=64 time=115 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=6 ttl=64 time=124 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=7 ttl=64 time=136 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=8 ttl=64 time=120 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=4 ttl=64 time=4371 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=9 ttl=64 time=1487 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=5 ttl=64 time=5513 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=10 ttl=64 time=457 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=15 ttl=64 time=137 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=11 ttl=64 time=4367 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=16 ttl=64 time=111 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=12 ttl=64 time=4366 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=13 ttl=64 time=4378 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=18 ttl=64 time=132 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=14 ttl=64 time=4373 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=21 ttl=64 time=103 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=17 ttl=64 time=4375 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=23 ttl=64 time=112 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=19 ttl=64 time=4502 ms Delays >4 seconds are unexpected, the expected delays are approximately 60 - 140 ms. With netem rule with delay and *no* jitter: $ sudo tc qdisc add dev wlp4s0 root netem delay 100ms $ ping 192.168.1.2 PING 192.168.1.2 (192.168.1.2) 56(84) bytes of data. 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=1 ttl=64 time=103 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=2 ttl=64 time=103 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=3 ttl=64 time=102 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=4 ttl=64 time=102 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=5 ttl=64 time=103 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=6 ttl=64 time=102 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=7 ttl=64 time=103 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=8 ttl=64 time=102 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=9 ttl=64 time=102 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=10 ttl=64 time=102 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=11 ttl=64 time=102 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=12 ttl=64 time=103 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=13 ttl=64 time=102 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=14 ttl=64 time=102 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=15 ttl=64 time=103 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=16 ttl=64 time=103 ms 64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=17 ttl=64 time=103 ms In this case the delays are as expected. The 192.168.1.2 host is a machine in the local network. The problem appears with different network interfaces, including loopback (in which case the delays are doubled) and on multiple machines. ProblemType: Bug DistroRelease: Ubuntu 18.04 Package: linux-image-4.15.0-29-generic 4.15.0-29.31 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 4.15.0-29.31-generic 4.15.18 Uname: Linux 4.15.0-29-generic x86_64 NonfreeKernelModules: wl ApportVersion: 2.20.9-0ubuntu7.2 Architecture: amd64 AudioDevicesInUse: USER PID ACCESS COMMAND /dev/snd/controlC0: lastique 2087 F.... pulseaudio /dev/snd/controlC1: lastique 2087 F.... pulseaudio CurrentDesktop: KDE Date: Thu Jul 26 19:31:25 2018 InstallationDate: Installed on 2013-10-11 (1748 days ago) InstallationMedia: Kubuntu 13.04 "Raring Ringtail" - Release amd64 (20130424) MachineType: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. N550JV ProcFB: 0 inteldrmfb ProcKernelCmdLine: BOOT_IMAGE=/boot/vmlinuz-4.15.0-29-generic root=UUID=bafa6509-dea3-48a1-a308-129b1514ab28 ro quiet splash nmi_watchdog=0 acpi_osi= acpi_backlight=vendor RelatedPackageVersions: linux-restricted-modules-4.15.0-29-generic N/A linux-backports-modules-4.15.0-29-generic N/A linux-firmware 1.173.1 SourcePackage: linux UpgradeStatus: Upgraded to bionic on 2018-05-05 (82 days ago) WifiSyslog: dmi.bios.date: 11/19/2013 dmi.bios.vendor: American Megatrends Inc. dmi.bios.version: N550JV.208 dmi.board.asset.tag: ATN12345678901234567 dmi.board.name: N550JV dmi.board.vendor: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. dmi.board.version: 1.0 dmi.chassis.asset.tag: No Asset Tag dmi.chassis.type: 10 dmi.chassis.vendor: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. dmi.chassis.version: 1.0 dmi.modalias: dmi:bvnAmericanMegatrendsInc.:bvrN550JV.208:bd11/19/2013:svnASUSTeKCOMPUTERINC.:pnN550JV:pvr1.0:rvnASUSTeKCOMPUTERINC.:rnN550JV:rvr1.0:cvnASUSTeKCOMPUTERINC.:ct10:cvr1.0: dmi.product.family: N dmi.product.name: N550JV dmi.product.version: 1.0 dmi.sys.vendor: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. 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