Measurement of speed of connection to the Internet allows to define its quality and performance. These tests are usually used for speed sensing of loading and a ping (connection delay). In case of suspiciously low results you can contact provider for explanation of malfunctions.
Instruction
1. Select the suitable online test for check of speed of the Internet. There is a set of the websites which provide the interface for testing of speed of loading for different continents, for example, of speedtest.net. It will be more preferable to begin with the choice of servers which are most closer to your location.
2. Check the speed of loading of information, having used tools of other websites. Use of different tests will help to determine most precisely the performance of connection and to avoid any disagreements.
3. Measure a ping. Than it is higher, that better connection copes with vysokiminagruzka. It is normal all websites offering testing of connection allow to execute it. Again compare the data received from different resources to receive more precise measurements.
4. Compare your results to data of the next to you of the users who passed tests and also users worldwide. The majority of websites offers an opportunity of comparison of your speed and a ping with users of the same provider. It is a good way to define whether it provides you qualitative communication services.
5. Make sure whether connection to the Internet is suitable for use of such services as VoIP, online games and web conferences. Some online tests provide information on it upon completion of the main test.
6. Check whether connection through the general networks or on a dedicated line is made. Connection through the general networks means that its throughput depends on the number of the people using it, and connection on a dedicated line is completely used by you. In the general networks you can have problems with performance in certain time when many people use this connection at the same time.