How to Test Dial-Up Speed
In today's technological world, many different options are available for connecting to the Web. High speed DSL, wireless, and dial-up are three popular Internet delivery methods. Dial-up was one of the earliest methods of connecting to the Internet, with the first US based dial-up service provider opening in 1989. Although speed and performance of dial-up connections pales in comparison to more modern methods, it remains a popular Internet service option. If you wish to test the connection speed of a dial-up connection, you may do so by following a few easy steps.
- Difficulty:
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Instructions
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Cnet Bandwidth Meter Online Speed Test
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Open an Internet browser and go to the Cnet Bandwidth Meter Online Speed Test page.
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Enter your area code on the left hand side of the page.
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Click the circle next to the "Dialup" until it is selected. This is your current connection type.
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Click the drop down box and select your ISP. If it is not listed or you do not know it, select "Not in List" in the drop down box.
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Click the "Go" button.
McAfee Internet Connection Speedometer
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Open an Internet browser and go to the McAfee Internet Connection Speedometer page.
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Click "Click Here to Test Now" in red letters at the bottom of the page.
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Scroll down the page until you see the words "Your Internet Connection Speed Results" and your results will be shown right underneath them.
MSU Connection Speed Test
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Open an Internet browser and go to the MSU Connection Speed Test page.
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Scroll down the page until you see the words "To test your speed, choose one of the following."
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Click the drop down box next to the words "Pick your test file size" and select "256 KBytes."
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Click "Run Test."
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