2006-06-30 07:24:19 · 7 answers · asked by Michael S 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
well...
you can benchmark it whenever you want. Here is a great speed test I found, it gives both up and down speeds:
http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/
2006-06-30 07:27:30 · answer #1 · answered by zqizzy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems you already have some good answer. My favorite site to test both download and upload speeds is Speakeasy's Speedtest. The link is http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/. I think the more important question is how to improve your connection speed. Not to be an alarmist but have you runned a virus and spyware scan on your computer. A very common sign of malware infection on a PC is a decrease in bandwidth.
Once you have ruled any malware, there are a number of tools and tutorials you can use to optimize your bandwidth.
1. TCP Optimizer:
"... description: The TCP Optimizer is a free, easy Windows program that provides an intuitive interface for tuning and optimizing your Internet connection. There is no installation required, just download and run." The download link is (http://www.speedguide.net/downloads.php)
2. 'Boosting your internet bandwith" (an article written by Maxil) -- by Fluxiontech. This is a fantastic guide to learn how to optimize your Internet connection. You don't need to be a computer geek to use it. Be sure to create a restore point before making any changes. The link is (http://www.fluxiontech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=50&Itemid=36)
2006-06-30 07:48:36 · answer #2 · answered by What the...?!? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start download any heavy software from a website, (okay try downloading spybot from download.com) & check the data transfer rate in the download pop up. You can analyize the speed from there, which is giving values in KB/per sec.
Supposing download trasfer rate its showing 16 KB / per sec that means your downloading speed is 16 x 8 = 128 kbps/ per sec
2006-06-30 07:33:18 · answer #3 · answered by Vicky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can check it on a variety of places that test 'bandwith speed'
Try the one below, it is my favorite.
Use the left side.
At my office I am at 838.3 Kbps -- at home with comcast I am almost double that.
2006-06-30 07:29:17 · answer #4 · answered by RDHamm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
junk dsl get get your cable companys inernet service its alot faster than DSL
2006-06-30 07:27:56 · answer #5 · answered by spcwright2002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can find your donwload speed while downloading ...
Try others can help you with some software...
ok..
bye...
2006-06-30 07:31:12 · answer #6 · answered by Web-designer © 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use this free test available at http://www.bandwidthplace.com/speedtest/
Will tell you what your speed is
2006-06-30 07:30:26 · answer #7 · answered by Tapan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋