Monday, September 13, 2010

Test Internet Connection

Alot of people will most definitely know this, however I have had a few of incidents where people do not know how to test their internet speed.

1)Stop all downloads/things that may impede connection
2)Go to http://www.speedtest.net/
3)Click on appropriate server and wait for results
- What this does is download an 'empty' file on an open server with nothing to block your speed. Effectively, this is the fastest speed you will receive when downloading a file.

- UPLOAD is the speed for Uploading files
- DOWNLOAD is the speed for Downloading files

The speed in the picture is ridiculously fast (for New Zealand at least) but anywhere above 3Mb/s is generally considered Okay
*Note: When downloading files, you are being shown a transfer rate, rather than a download rate. Because 1 byte = 8 bit then you need to divide your speeds from SpeedTest by 8 in order to get the transfer rate.

As a rule a speed of 5Mb/s from speed test, should in theory give you a transfer rate of 625 kb/s when downloading a file. This will depend on time of day, where the server is located, traffic etc etc... at least as far as my understanding extends this is right? Anyone care to help?
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28 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2010 at 4:10 AM

    great info i will check it right now

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  2. Skutt Panda POSeptember 13, 2010 at 4:28 AM

    http://www.speedtest.net/result/951348499.png

    :P

    Good to know :)))

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  3. Quinn MallorySeptember 13, 2010 at 4:29 AM

    Oh, wow, is your speed really that fast? You must be able to click and refreshing things like crazy!

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  4. Mr. MalneilunzeSeptember 13, 2010 at 4:35 AM

    checkin' it!

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  5. OlivarSeptember 13, 2010 at 4:40 AM

    No that is not my speed, just got it from google

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  6. LoganSeptember 13, 2010 at 5:17 AM

    man i wish that was my speed

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  7. GloistinaSeptember 13, 2010 at 5:22 AM

    i use that test once a month make sure my isp isnt lacking

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  8. llllollllllSeptember 13, 2010 at 5:59 AM

    Thanks for the post.

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  9. shod4nSeptember 13, 2010 at 5:59 AM

    Leeets try it ... I'm curious :D

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  10. loloriz0rSeptember 13, 2010 at 6:01 AM

    useful

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  11. Silly Old BumSeptember 13, 2010 at 6:11 AM

    i'm so embarrassed ..
    download: 5.07 mb/s
    upload: 0.53 mb/s

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  12. Jessi DSeptember 13, 2010 at 6:13 AM

    I won't bother with mine lol

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  13. J.r DiggerySeptember 13, 2010 at 6:20 AM

    ahh i see what u did thar

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  14. d0z3rSeptember 13, 2010 at 6:40 AM

    SpeedTest is a sweet tool man. I knew about it, but you've put some nice info in there as well!

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  15. BlinkinSeptember 13, 2010 at 6:58 AM

    I'll check it

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  16. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2010 at 6:58 AM

    i love the info man
    keep em coming thx
    <3

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  17. miecakSeptember 13, 2010 at 7:54 AM

    I hate that test, always reminds me of wanting a better connection >.<

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  18. jeweettochzelluf.blogspot.comSeptember 13, 2010 at 8:22 AM

    Its a pretty usefull tool

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  19. Car EnthusiastSeptember 13, 2010 at 10:12 AM

    Yeah, knew this already but it's always good to have a refresher.

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  20. azurebalmungSeptember 13, 2010 at 1:35 PM

    my speed at home is quite pitiful D: <1 Mbps for both categories in addition to frequent disconnections and other hiccups

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  21. HarrysoonSeptember 13, 2010 at 2:40 PM

    Best speed tester.

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  22. Discerning GentlemanSeptember 13, 2010 at 2:43 PM

    it looks like you have a good thing going here... keep up the great work on your blog!

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  23. Savage NuggetSeptember 13, 2010 at 2:56 PM

    Thanx i need to check mine out, been meaning to do this for some time. :D

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  24. nuttinbutapeanutSeptember 13, 2010 at 3:08 PM

    Lol, my internet is like from ancient times

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  25. SlumphSeptember 13, 2010 at 3:32 PM

    nice site, used it loads over the years :D

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  26. blasphenomenonSeptember 13, 2010 at 5:59 PM

    sweet, I'm gonna test my speed now

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  27. billySeptember 14, 2010 at 1:04 PM

    Thanks, been trying to find a way to test this.

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  28. Car EnthusiastSeptember 14, 2010 at 1:23 PM

    Slumph it doesn't look like it.

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