Do not get ripped off, check your internet speed
Do not get ripped off, check your internet speed
An anonymous teenager from California was arrested after he allegedly broke into a house and woke the sleeping couple to ask for his Wi-Fi password.
(iStock)We know how "slow" Internet is: the video buffer, the delay in downloads and a single page can take forever to appear in full. We wonder if it is our browser, our device or the website we are visiting.
You can suspect your Wi-Fi signal. Wireless networks are known for connection problems. Tap or click here to get a way to diagnose and troubleshoot Wi-Fi.
How can you identify the problem? Your first step is to verify the speed of your connection. Then, compare the results of the test with the speed announced by your Internet provider.
Note: Make sure that nobody in your home network is performing bandwidth storage tasks such as file downloads, file sharing, streaming video, video chats, etc. He does not want any activity under his control to be distorting the results.
Measuring internet speed
Internet speed is usually measured in "megabytes per second" or Mbps. I do not know what this number means, or even that this measure exists. Each provider promises different levels of internet speed; In general, the more expensive the plan, the faster your internet should be.
1 - 3 Mbps - Good enough to surf the Internet, email, social networks, casual online games (if you do not mind some latency) and email. However, this is not ideal for video streaming.
3-4 Mbps - This is the minimum speed for standard video transmission from services such as Netflix. This speed may be enough for a home with a single computer, but with all the HD content available on the web at this time, this will lead to a constant video buffer.
5-10 Mbps - Netflix recommends at least 5 Mbps for a single HD transmission, and will duplicate it for two simultaneous HD transmissions. While this is the reference speed that is required for high definition content, it could still lead to buffering, especially if you have multiple devices connected at home.
10 - 20 Mbps - This is the minimum speed for a consistent and reliable Internet experience. If you continuously download files from the web and cloud storage services, obtain at least one plan with this announced speed.
20 Mbps and higher - Now we are talking. Households with multiple computers and devices, video transmission services, smart devices and simultaneous users should aim for at least a 20 Mbps plan.
Services that test the speed of the internet.
Now that you have an idea of what internet speed is required for certain activities, test your actual bandwidth and compare it to the speed advertised by your provider. Here is a list of the most popular sites to use. It is a good idea to test in more than one place. Your experience may be different.
Ookla Speedtest
One of the best-known Internet speed test services available is Ookla Speedtest. This service can measure the ping response of your connection, the download and upload speeds from a remote server.
In terms of download and upload speeds, measurements are given in bits per second. The higher numbers are better. Download speeds will normally be much faster than upload speeds.
You can also compare these numbers with the speeds your Internet service provider promises you. Be sure to perform several tests over several days at different times. This will give you a general idea of the speed of your connection. You can also find specific periods in which it is slow, depending on the network congestion in your area.
Tap or click here to try Ookla Speedtest now.
Fast.com
Interestingly, Netflix has its Internet speed test called Fast.com.
Fast.com is completely browser-based, so you do not have to download an application or program. Just point your web or mobile browser to Fast.com and the test will run automatically and show your download speed when finished.
For more details about your connection, tap or click on the "Show more information" box. This will show your latency, upload speeds and the servers used for the test.
SpeedOf.Me
Another excellent web-based speed test is SpeedOf.Me. The good thing about this tool is the real-time graph that tracks fluctuations in speeds while running the test. You can also provide a graphic history of all the tests you have done for the comparison. Click here to try SpeedOf.Me now.
Other tests you can try.
Other alternative speed tests can be accessed directly on the search engine of your choice. For example, look up the keywords "speed test" in Google and the first result will show the Google own speed test tool.
The same service is available from Bing. Simply search for the "speed test" via Bing and the first result is a velocity-style internet speed tool that measures the ping response plus the download and upload speeds.
Tips for more accurate results.
When available, always use a wired connection to get more accurate and consistent results. Why? The culprit of your slower speeds may be in your Wi-Fi connection and not in the connection of your ISP.
Perform several tests and, if the average of the results is only 5 to 10 Mbps, then it should be tolerable. Factors such as congestion during peak hours and their distance from the relay hardware will contribute to slight variations in their speed. (For more accuracy, you can turn off your Wi-Fi radios during cable tests).
If your cable results are much lower than advertised, perhaps a constant difference of 20 to 30 Mbps, there may be something else at stake.
First check your hardware and see if it is compatible with your supplier's recommendations. For example, older DOCSIS 2.0 modems can not go beyond 38 Mbps. If you have a 50 Mbps or higher rate plan, upgrade your modem to DOCSIS 3.0 better.
What happens if you already have newer hardware and still see lower speeds than advertised? Then, check your network for unauthorized devices that may be stealing your bandwidth.
If you find Wi-Fi thieves, better get them going and then change your network password quickly. Click here to make sure no one is stealing your Wi-Fi.
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