I am paying my provider for a 2Mb internet link. Is there a way I can check on my pc if I am actually getting 2Mb ?
2007-02-02 07:37:44 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Yes, here are some links.
http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/
http://www.speedtest.net/
http://www.bandwidthplace.com/speedtest/
http://reviews.cnet.com/7004-7254_7-0.html
http://www.dslreports.com/stest
http://performance.toast.net/
2007-02-02 07:46:36 · answer #1 · answered by a bush family member 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to be aware of what is called 'contention ratios'. This means that on each BT supplied DSL line from the exchange (which every ISP uses), the line is dedicated to a certain number of users. You can get a 50:1 or 30:1 ratio which indicates the number of people who have the ability to use the line at the same time. So if you run the reports from the links supplied already, you may not get a 2Mb speed result because other people are using the line to the exchange at the same time as you do the test. If you want to get a better speed, sometimes it is better to go for a lower contention ratio than paying for a higher 'Mb line' with a speed that you may never be able to actually achieve.
2007-02-02 18:34:48 · answer #2 · answered by sassenach 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a look at your modem configuration page, you should see your upload / download speed that your modem is receiving.
If you have a BT line, go to http://www.bt.com and search for speedtester. Run the sped test and the results will give you your connection speed, more importantly it will also give your ISP connection limit, which is what you are paying for.
2007-02-03 07:43:38 · answer #3 · answered by Lew 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there should an icon in the form of a monitor at the bottom corner of your browser just point your mouse to it and it will reveal your broadband speed,send and receive
2007-02-02 17:45:31 · answer #4 · answered by wise5557 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like this site for speed tests:
http://performance.toast.net/
It's Quick and easy and will tell you all you need to know.
2007-02-03 11:37:11 · answer #5 · answered by Rich H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a buch of places you can get a speed test. Here's one place. http://www.pcpitstop.com/internet/default.asp
2007-02-02 15:42:11 · answer #6 · answered by heydabop 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am only answering because I would like to know as well (I'm and not point hording).
2007-02-02 15:45:34 · answer #7 · answered by Ole Charlie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to www.dslreports.com and run a speed test
2007-02-02 15:41:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋