How Can I Tell If My Internet Is Fast?
With digital media becoming more prevalent, Internet providers are fighting to keep up with rapidly increasing file sizes. It is important to test Internet speed regularly to ensure that your connection is on par with other service providers in the area, and that you are getting the speed for which you are paying. It is vital to test the speed directly at the source. If connected through a wireless router, the speed test may not be accurate. Be sure to perform multiple tests to ensure accuracy.
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Instructions
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Direct Connection
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Disconnect the computer from the wireless router. If you are plugged into a modem, and not utilizing wireless Internet, you can skip the first section.
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Use an Ethernet cable to connect the computer directly to the modem.
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Make sure that your computer is still connected to the Internet. If not, go to the connection settings on your computer and change them to the new Internet source, rather than the wireless source you might have been using previously.
Speed Test
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Open your web browser and navigate to the Speed Test website.
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Click "Begin Test" and allow the test to run uninterrupted. Don't surf the web, or download files while this test runs.
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Allow the test to finish and click on "Compare your Result."
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Analyze how the results compare with the U.S. results, the state's results, and the ISP's result.
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Click on "My Results."
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Click on "Upload Comparison" or "Download Comparison" to compare the speed results.
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Scroll to the right to view the "National Grade" and "Global Grade" of the Internet connection.
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