Topic: Internet speed

[Clive]

Unfortunately I don't have cable here anyway, but I understand that is even faster.

[Clive]

Well as you showed me yours Clive I will show you mine  

I remember that game too Sandra!    Yours is probably slower because it has to go uphill.  

[Rodders]

So, my 128k Cable (STB) connection is only "Average"?  Not when compared to my 56k one, it's not!  Here we go then...

233.3 kilobits per second

Details: Your raw speed was 233329.88 bits per second which is the same as:

233.3 kilobits per second
28.5 kilobytes per second
 
1MB file download: 36 seconds
 
Rating: Compared to all connection types worldwide, yours is average
 
your speed: T1
 
test was run 15:15CST Nov 13, 2002
The tests are run from a dedicated server in San Antonio, Texas, USA.

[Sandra]

Just tried the same one as you did first and that Rodders did and got this :-

Results
 
433.2 kilobits per second

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Details
 
Your raw speed was 433230.77 bits per second which is the same as:

Communications

 433.2 kilobits per second
How communication devices are rated. Kilo means 1,000 and mega means 1,000,000. Examples include 56k modem and 10Mbit Ethernet
 
Storage

 52.9 kilobytes per second
The way data is measured on your hard drive and how file sharing and FTP programs measure transfer speeds. Kilo is 1,024 and mega is 1,048,576.
 
1MB file download

 19.4 seconds
The time it would take you to download a 1 megabyte file at this speed.
 
Rating
 
Compared to all connection types worldwide, yours is great
Comparisons
 
your speed
 
T1
 
56k modem
 
 

 
 Complete stats See all the speed test statistics
Info
 

test type Downstream Test v3 (605 KB idt type)
 
test was run 15:26CST Nov 13, 2002
 

 
 Speed Test FAQ Frequently asked questions about the test and results.

 Server
 
The tests are run from a dedicated server in San Antonio, Texas, USA.

[Simon]

2002-11-13 16:47:28 EST: 451 / 251
Your download speed : 451396 bps, or 451 kbps.
A 55.1 KB/sec transfer rate.
Your upload speed : 251256 bps, or 251 kbps.

[Rodders]

And here's another one to play with:-

Test my BB thingy now!

[Adept]

This page seems to have links to all the Bandwidth tests  

[Clive]

I just tried Rodders test and had the following results:

Speed Test Report

Broadband Speed Test - for BT Openworld - 512k service
By Daniel Elwell - dannyelwell2001@msn.com
Get this test from http://www.vantage.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk

*** THIS TEST IS NOT OWNED OR PAID FOR BY BLUEYONDER ***
If you like this Speed Test, please make a donation to help me
meet the development costs. No ISPs pay me to maintain this test.
More information: http://www.vantage.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/donate.htm

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These results are only a snapshot of this particular moment. They are dependant
on any other Internet use on this computer and any delays
on the Internet. To improve accuracy, run the test several times.
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Section 1: General Ping Results
A Ping test is the time taken for a server to reply to a request

Main Server:
   22ms - Normal - it's about right!

UK Server 1 (www.demon.net):
   21ms - Normal - it's about right!

UK Server 2 (www.bbc.co.uk):
   21ms - Normal - it's about right!

UK Server 3 (www.ic24.net):
   24ms - Normal - it's about right!

USA East Coast Server (www.yahoo.com):
   111ms - Normal - to be expected

USA West Coast Server (www.lycos.com):
   104ms - Fast - very fast response

European Server (www.marcopoly.com):
   25ms - Excellent - better than expected

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Section 2: Custom Server Ping Results
These results are to four user-definable servers.

Blueyonder Counter-Strike 1:
   28ms -

Blueyonder Team-Fortress Leage 1:
   28ms -

BarrysWorld Master Server (all games):
   0ms - *** PING timed out ***

Barrysworld Quake III Arena:
   22ms -

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Section 3: Download Speed Results
Three downloads are tested; one from one of your ISPs servers, one through your Transparent Cache and one through an alterntive cache. This will give you an idea of how capable your connection is. Note: You should take the highest download speed into account.

BT Openworld - 512k service Server Download:
   0KB/s (0Kb/s) - **** SERVER ERROR: Unexpected error from Server****

Download through Transparent Cache:
   54KB/s (432Kb/s) - Average, though much higher should be achieved

Download through alternative Cache (webcache.bt.net):
   58KB/s (464Kb/s) - Perfect - running at full speed!

* It appears that the alternative cache is working better than the BT Openworld - 512k service cache. To improve Web Browsing, set the Proxy Server in your Web Browser to webcache.bt.net on port 3128*
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Section 4: Packet Loss
50 Ping Requests are sent to your server. The packet loss is measured by how many of the packets don't bounce back to the client. High packet loss may slow down your connection.

50 packets were sent, 49 bounced back; 2% loss (estimated)
   Excellent - hardly any packets discarded
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Section 5: Transparent Cache Page Fetch Time
This test times how long your Transparent Cache takes to fetch a page from the Internet. Please note that this test is subject to many different parameters and sometimes may not be 100% accurate. This test can be used to show delays when trying to view Internet sites. The timing takes place from the moment the request for the file is sent to the moment the proxy server responds.

Average time taken to retrieve a page: 113ms - Slightly poorer than expected

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Section 6: Network Connection Settings
The settings shown below are the settings that the system is currently using for connecting to the Internet

Receive Window: Default
Default TTL: Default

Windows IP Configuration
        Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : W374
        Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :
        Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
        IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
        WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
        Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . :
        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Macronix MX98715-Based Ethernet Adapter (Generic)
                Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
        Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
       

Test Statistics:
Information on the test

Time and Date:    15/11/2002 10:12:31
Test duration:    122 secondsIP address:    Username:    clive
Test Version:    2.81

Broadband Speed Test - www.vantage.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk

[DJ]

On my new broadband connection I get the following:

ADSL Speed Test:

Downstream 454 Kbps (56.8 KB/sec) 490 Kbps (inc. overheads)
Upstream 240 Kbps (30.0 KB/sec) 259 Kbps (inc. overheads)

I think this is about average  

DJ1UK

[Clive]

Better than you had before then.    I reckon I could handle 10 x that don't you?    

[Simon]

Yup, it does vary, but that looks fairly good, DJ.  Don't think I've had much better out of mine.  By the way, who are you with?

[DJ]

By the way, who are you with?

Force9, only chose them cos I upgraded from an Unmetered account and use their webspace (250mb) a lot.

Had no probs with them in the past - if it ain't broke, don't try and fix it!  

DJ1UK

[Clive]

They have a good reputation so I don't blame you!

[Simon]

...if it ain't broke, don't try and fix it!  

That's a very good adage DJ.  I wish I could abide by it!  

[Tony]

I'm with PlusNet also, your right the 250MB webspace allocation is generous, I've only used 4MB so far.

And if you subscribe to any of their unmetered packages you can have three domain names hosted FOC. Plus you can register your very own www .co.uk web address normaly [£45+vat] also FOC.

They are a good outfit, only downside they are not as liberal with the hours on line as some, but no mandatory 2 hour cut-offs to contend with.