How to Test Internet Speed Bits Per Second
The easiest and most common way to test your Internet connection is to use any of the various Internet speed test websites available. All of these sites queue up a small file that is downloaded (temporarily) to your computer. The test uses the time it takes to download the file to determine your download speed. That same file is then re-uploaded to the website. The test uses the time it takes to up the file to determine your upload speed. These test are compatible with any broadband Internet connection.
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Instructions
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What's My IP
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Open the What's My IP homepage. Click "Internet Speed Test" in the left sidebar.
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Select the server closest to your location. The closer the server, the more accurate the results will be.
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Read your test results. Your upload and download speeds will be listed in kBps (kilobytes per second).
Speakeasy Speed Test
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Open the Speakeasy Speed Test homepage.
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Choose the server closest to your location. The closer the server, the more accurate the results will be.
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Read your test results. Your upload and download speeds will be listed in MBps (megabytes per second).
McAfee Speedometer
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Open the McAfee Speedometer website. Click "Products" and select "Internet Connection Speedometer."
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Click the "Click here to test now" button.
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Read your test results. Your upload and download speeds will be listed in MBps (megabytes per second). Additional information on how the test works and on how to improve the performance of your connection will be listed under the test results.
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