| There are two measured elements that determine | | | | and get your numbers displayed at their |
| your internet connection speed. They are: The | | | | webpage.1-The manual method:Since I mentioned |
| download rate, and the upload rate of data | | | | that the connection speed consist of two numbers, |
| measured in bits per seconds. Usually, it is expressed | | | | the download and upload speed. So, what you do is |
| in Kilobits per second.A bit is the smallest piece of | | | | download from the internet any free software, and |
| data that can be stored in a computer. The bit can | | | | watch the result box with the result that show the |
| be either "0" or "1". The byte is eight bits. Example of | | | | size of the file and how many seconds it tool to |
| a byte and bits are the following:bit= 0 or 1byte=8 | | | | download.When you are done recording the |
| bits1 byte=10011101 (eight bits)A single charcter | | | | download speed, upload a file of a specific size (1 Mb, |
| needs one byte or eight bits to be stored in a | | | | 2 Mb), and time your watch when you start. When |
| computer. So, when the data rate is 1 byte/sec, that | | | | the file is uploaded, check your watch and record the |
| means one character per second is the rate at which | | | | time it took for the task. Then divide your file size |
| data is transferred through your connection.This is | | | | by the seconds it took.If you file was 2 Mb. that |
| very slow, and only intended for an example. In order | | | | took 5 minutes to upload, then your upload speed is |
| to browse the internet, you must have at least a dial | | | | 2 Mb./300 sec. or 6.826 Kbits/sec.You can run the |
| up access with a 56kb/s modem, in order to get a | | | | above test couple times, and then take the average |
| meaningful and practical result.There are different | | | | for a better result.2-The automated test at a third |
| types of internet connection. First they introduced | | | | party service:This is my preferred one, where you |
| the dialup connection using your phone line, then the | | | | get to a website where the test is done for you. It |
| broadband was introduced.The broadband internet | | | | is done using a script installed on their server, and |
| connections are DSL, Cable, or Satellite internet | | | | letting you download and upload to their server a |
| services. They are widely used and expanding due to | | | | test file (invisible to you). Then, the result is displayed |
| the high bandwith.When you get an internet service, | | | | on their webpage. You just have to register for free |
| your provider states that your speed will be a certain | | | | using your email. It is free. This is a website address |
| numbers. They usually give you a good idea, but not | | | | where they offer you a free internet connection |
| an exact one. The common asked questions | | | | test: summary, don't settle for numbers given to you |
| among internet users is:How do I know what is my | | | | by your services, do the tests whenever you can. |
| connection speed, and if I am getting what I was | | | | You enjoy it, and feel that you are getting your |
| promised?.If there anyway I can test my connection, | | | | money worth. This is because some servcies charges |
| and do I need to buy expensive software to test | | | | you 35 dollars or more for a high speed internet |
| it?.The answer is simple. There are two ways to test | | | | service.Thanks, |
| your internet connection speed:1- The manual simple | | | | George ChamounI have created an Ebook about |
| calculation test that you can do yourself without any | | | | troubleshooting procedures for DSL, or Cable |
| software or third party services.2- You can find a | | | | connection problems. |
| service that lets you run a test through their servers, | | | | |