[NCLUG] testing internet connection

[Benson Chow]

Seems some hop along one of the routes is congested... slowing one but not
the other.  Seems you are using some method already.  I'd probably do some
ftp or http connect with a large file, but that's not always conclusive
either.  HTTP://www.dslreports.com has some tools in their tools
section that you can use to test bandwidth to their site, but once again,
this is not always conclusive.

I would have to say if that the remote site is not on the same network as
you, whatever's the highest speed you get on any site outside the
network is your "host to provider" speed... but I still question the value
of that number.  You're still limited on the other end.  Maybe CSU is
congested?  I don't go to CSU or use their network so I can't say what's
the problem, but it's a possible explanation.

BTW-I'm using the basic Qwest/Qwest DSL/ISP service, and for the cheaper
AT&T @home will probably suffice for most people...  Dealing with the
dynamic IP and buggy NAT is troublesome at best... :-(

-bc

On Sun, 14 Jan 2001, Mark C. Smith wrote:

> Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2001 00:38:23 -0700 (MST)
> From: Mark C. Smith <markcs at CS.ColoState.EDU>
> Reply-To: nclug at nclug.org
> To: nclug at nclug.org
> Subject: [NCLUG] testing internet connection
>
> Hello,
> I'm thinking about switching over from cable modem to dsl.  It
> seems as though I'm getting some pretty sorry speeds during
> peak hours and I was thinking dsl might be a good alternative.
> Does anyone know of a good way that I can test my line speed?
> The reason I ask is because I want some good motivation before
> I go through the hassle of reconfiguring my home network.  The
> speed varies so much from site-to-site that I can't figure
> out what I'm really getting between me and my service
> privder.  For example, I get a lousy 20k/sec connected to CSU
> and then get an o.k. 50k/sec from rpmfind.net.
> Any help would be appreciated.
>
>
> Mark