Is there another way to check my speeds? Tweaking FAQ

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Is there another way to check my speeds?
How does distance affect xDSL availability and speeds?
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I'm getting latency and/or packet loss. What can I do?

Is there another way to check my speeds?

Another option for testing your throughput is to download a large file from a fast server, such as one of these from OOL FTP 16meg or 64meg, for download speed tests. Then, upload that file to the webspace provided by your ISP or free server such as Yahoo to test your upload speed.

When it's about 40% done, take note of the KB/s and cancel the download. Multiply the KB/s you got by 8.192 to determine your speed in kbps. Example: 56.2KB/s * 8.192 = 460kbps.

To measure your download and upload speed, you may use a third-party throughput meter. Here are a couple popular free meters:

NetStat Live
NetMeter

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Paragraph 2 should say "Multiply the KB/s you got by 8 to determine...". It should say multiply by 8. Bits and bytes are integers. There is no such thing as a fractional bit or byte.

2010-06-30 01:20:33

by jazzman916 edited by JMGullett
last modified: 2007-02-23 15:35:22

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Is there another way to check my speeds?