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Technical Help & Discussion => Broadband, Networking, PC Security, Internet & ISPs => Topic started by: Clive on November 13, 2002, 19:22
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I just run a speed test on my new adsl connection using
http://bandwidthplace.com/speedtest/results.html
and had some very pleasing results! ;D
455.3 kilobits per second
Your raw speed was 455278.34 bits per second which is the same as:
Communications
455.3 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
55.6 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
18.4 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
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Stop gloating ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Sorry. ;D ;D ;D
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Not wanting to spit on your chips, Clive, but those Speed Tests are not always that reliable. I have found that I can get excellent results, like you did, then try it again later and it's pi$$ poor, but I'd not noticed any deterioration in speed. I could then go to another speed test site, and get a different result again! TMIS (Too Much Information Syndrome) is something I am now quite happy to avoid, unless I know I have a problem. :)
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;D ;D ;D
163.8 megabits per second
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Details
Your raw speed was 163840000 bits per second which is the same as:
Communications
163.8 megabits 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
19.5 megabytes 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
0.1 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 fantastic
Comparisons
your speed +
T1 +
56k modem
Complete stats See all the speed test statistics
Info
test type Downstream Test v3 (200 KB idt type)
test was run 14:06CST Nov 13, 2002
Speed Test FAQ Frequently asked questions about the test and results.
i don't think this test is very reliable ;D ;D ;D
the first time i tried it i got 55kb out of my isdn line which is poor.
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i find this (http://homepage.eircom.net/~leslie/testpage.htm) a more reliable speed test site.
This page was loaded in 4.07 seconds.
Choose a button: Click here before printing
Your throughput 8590 cps
Typical ISDN 64K 7500 cps
Typical ISDN 128K 15000 cps
Your throughput is typical of a connection speed of greater than 64,000bps.
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What an amazing result Camstop! ;D No wonder it said "fantastic!" ;D ;D ;D What wouldn't I give? ;D
Edit:
I had this result:
Your throughput 9140 cps
Typical ISDN 64K 7500 cps
Typical ISDN 128K 15000 cps
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Let the hand brake off ~ clive
thats poor for adsl :o
considering I'm on 64kb isdn.
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Let the hand brake off ~ clive
thats poor for adsl :o
Who's gloating now ;D ;D ;D
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clive try http://www.adslguide.org.uk
seems very consistent in its measurments. gives true speed and useful speed (without overheads).
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Who's gloating now ;D ;D ;D
You can go off people Adept! ;D ;D ;D
But eat your heart out again because Dave's test gives me the following results: ;D
Direction Actual Speed True Speed
Downstream 462 Kbps (57.8 KB/sec) 531 Kbps (inc. overheads)
Upstream 244 Kbps (30.5 KB/sec) 280 Kbps (inc. overheads)
I'm smirking again now! ;D ;D ;D
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i've been regularly getting >600kbps inc overheads
pride does come before a fall so i expect to be off line any day now.
clive are you cable or adsl ?
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adsl Dave.
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oops.....that'll be why you mentioned your ADSL connection in your first post.
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Well as you showed me yours Clive I will show you mine ;)
Direction Actual Speed True Speed
Downstream 420 Kbps (52.5 KB/sec) 482 Kbps (inc. overheads)
Upstream 207 Kbps (25.9 KB/sec) 238 Kbps (inc. overheads)
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Unfortunately I don't have cable here anyway, but I understand that is even faster.
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Well as you showed me yours Clive I will show you mine ;)
I remember that game too Sandra! ;D Yours is probably slower because it has to go uphill. ;D
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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.
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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.
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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.
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And here's another one to play with:-
Test my BB thingy now! (http://www.vantage.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/v2/v2.htm)
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This page (http://home.cfl.rr.com/eaa/Bandwidth.htm) seems to have links to all the Bandwidth tests :o
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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
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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
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Better than you had before then. ;D I reckon I could handle 10 x that don't you? ;D ;D
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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?
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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
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They have a good reputation so I don't blame you!
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...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! ::) ;) ;D
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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.
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just did that broadband test:
Communications - 553.1 KB/s
Storage - 67.5 Kilobytes/Second
1MB download - 15.2 seconds
Compared to all connection types worldwide, yours is fantastic ( 8))
:wahh:
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I test my speed test here ip-details.com
My speed test is Upload speed is 1.80kbps
Download speed is 0.75kbps...
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Wow, that's what I call a thread resurrection!
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Must be a record! ;D
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You mean stuck in the groove? ;)
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This one jumped a bit.
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;D
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I test my speed test here ip-details.com
My speed test is Upload speed is 1.80kbps
Download speed is 0.75kbps...
am I seeing that right, a better up than down speed
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Maybe. ;)
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I test my speed test here ip-details.com
My speed test is Upload speed is 1.80kbps
Download speed is 0.75kbps...
Surely those speeds cannot be correct? Even BT is faster than that! :dunno:
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Seems the post was made from India, Clive. ;)
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Are you saying it's taken seven years to reach us? (https://www.pc-pals.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv300%2FMothballs%2FSmileys%2Ffossil.gif&hash=42fd44c811c0beafff2065eeba92cf080ea22ffe)
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It's a big world, Rod, and the runners get tired. ;D
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Are you saying it's taken seven years to reach us? (https://www.pc-pals.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv300%2FMothballs%2FSmileys%2Ffossil.gif&hash=42fd44c811c0beafff2065eeba92cf080ea22ffe)
At that speed it's hardly surprising! ;D
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go to the tester mentioned and have a go.I got crap results too :D
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You can't from India, Baz.
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So, at long last BT sent out an engineer who has actually done something instead of telling me my line was perfect when I knew full well it wasn't. He performed a "quiet test" and agreed that my line was extremely noisy and then used his ladder to check the cable coming into the house which he found to be OK. He then turned his attention to the phone socket and connector coming in from outside and replaced both of them. He also removed some redundant wiring and sockets and all now appears to be well. James from IDNet called me this afternoon to ask how things were. Very impressed!
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We like IDNet. :) Did James mention the bill?
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:o:
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No, how much can I charge them? :dunno:
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Since the engineer called, caller display has stopped working on my phone system. How can that have happened? :(
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Not a clue! I thought that was just a switch in the exchange. :dunno:
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That's what I thought too. I'm sure someone will come along with an answer before too much longer. :laugh:
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I'm sure he will too! ;D
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It should be just a switch in the exchange...
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Thank you kind Sir. I'll contact my provider. ;D
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Which I did and they duly reported the fault to BT. Two hours later a BT engineer phoned and suggested that I swapped the filter on the phone socket and bingo! My caller display is reinstated. A good result! :thumbs:
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:stars:
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That's a new one on me, Clive.
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Clive is nothing if not original. :)
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I thought he'd been remastered.
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The engineer claimed that when they go faulty it prevents caller ID from working. I phoned Brian at IDNet to tell him what had caused the problem in case it was also new to him.
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And to James, I checked. ;)
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If they have any vacancies.... :laugh:
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;D