How to Test Megabytes Per Second
MBps, short for megabytes per second, is one of the many different ways used to measure the speed of Internet connections. You can evaluate your connection's MBps by using an Internet speed test, which determines how fast data travels from the Internet to your computer. Because Internet connections are never consistent in speed or performance, the results of the test should only be used to give you a rough idea of how fast information is traveling through your connection.
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Instructions
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Download the latest version of Flash for your web browser if you don't have it already. You will need the program to run most speed tests.
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Open one of the websites that perform a speed test. See "Resources" for free recommendations.
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Select the server closest to your home. This options isn't present on all speed test websites, but it does help get a more accurate test result.
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Click the "Start Test/Begin Test" or similarly titled button. After the test is complete, the results will be displayed on-screen in the speedometer.
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Tips & Warnings
Disable anti-virus or any other programs that require an Internet connection for more accurate results.
