How do I check my Internet speed?

How do I check my Internet speed?

It is possible for there to be a significant difference between the actual speed of our Internet and the speed that is indicated on the contract with the operator. The main reason for this is actually causes over which no one has much control, and the result is a slower performance of the link. It should be taken into account that the values that are given by operators are inflated, but true, why? Internet speeds quoted by operators are its download speed. So how to check the speed of the Internet? What should you know about the actual speed of the Internet? You will find out in the following article.

What is actual Internet speed?

The actual speed of the Internet, is the speed at which it actually runs on the user’s computer. It is often much lower than the speed that is presented on the contract by the operator. So what does the actual speed of the Internet depend on? It may run slower, for example, as a result of temporary network overload. However, this is not the only option, the computer can also be infected by malware, i.e. viruses. Many people don’t even realize that using a wireless Wi-Fi connection is much slower than a wired one, but for the age of people it is more convenient, especially for users of laptops rather than desktops.

The speed of the Internet is also very much affected by the router, especially its setting or configuration, and routers with poor performance should be avoided, as they too will slow down the speed of the connection. Using an outdated version of the system or an outdated browser is also very influential. More devices than just one computer are connected to the Internet at home? This also affects its speed.

Actual Internet speed-check it out for yourself

Some of the companies offer a speed test, translating to Polish: speed test. One such company is UPC. You can find it on their official website and all you have to do is click “start.” To check your Internet speed, follow a few steps:

• First, turn off the Wi-Fi and start using the Internet wirelessly, if the measurement will be done from a laptop and not a desktop computer, in addition, connect it to a charger.
• Next, it is important to turn off all programs that run in the background, the task manager proves to be a very helpful tool at this point and you can use it to successfully turn them all off. It is also crucial to ensure that no files or updates are being downloaded at the time of the measurement.
• Enter the browser and the operator’s website and make sure that no other tabs are open.
• The last important step is to disconnect from the cable, or disable Wi-Fi on all devices that use the same connection as the computer.

Overly low measurement results, which at first glance are significantly different from those included in the contract, do not necessarily immediately mean that you have been cheated by the operator. The applications that most often download data on their own are those related to games and any Windows updates. Be sure to check that you have definitely turned off all background programs. Actual Internet speed is presented in three parameters, which ones? PING, upload and download.

PING, upload download-what are they?

As already written, PING, upload and download are the three parameters in which the actual speed of the Internet is represented, but what do they mean each separately?

• Upload is the speed of uploading. It is very important, especially for those who frequently share files online, those who frequently back up to the cloud or streamers such as You Tube.
• Download is the speed of downloading data, what depends on this parameter? It mainly determines the speed of loading web pages, videos available on the web, as well as photos. It is a particularly important parameter for people who draw knowledge from the Internet by browsing many websites, and for those who, for example, study by watching videos. It is measured in Mbps or Mbit/s, or megabits per second.
• PING is a parameter that deals with measuring the delay in data transmission. It is given in the unit of ms, or milliseconds. It is a parameter that is important primarily for people who play a lot.

How to properly choose the Internet speed?

When facing the choice of an Internet package, there are several important aspects to consider, what are they? First of all, the number of people who will use the link. In a situation where there are many Internet users in one house, or several people use the Internet in a company, it may turn out that the standard bandwidth will be insufficient, and the Internet will be slow. It’s not just the number of people that matters, but also how you use the Internet. So if you are often online to watch movies, you should focus your attention on the Internet parameter that corresponds to the download speed. This is important so that videos do not stutter while watching.

The highest requirements, however, are for people who play frequently, why? Gaming is associated with the need to download and upload large amounts of data. The right device is already half the battle, so it is important to make sure that the equipment you have is ready to handle high Internet speeds. The parameters of the connection are key, when they are optimal, then the Internet connection is sure to be satisfactory.

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Summary

It is not uncommon that the adage “to three times the charm” is reflected in reality and actually works. However, not in every area of life do you have to try as many as three times to finally succeed. When it comes to measuring actual Internet speed, you only need to do the speed test once. The result may come out erroneous +/- within 10%, which is very little right? However, if there is a slightly larger fluctuation, then take the measurement in the same way, but only after some time, not right away. Because a bad result can be the result of a temporary problem. Differences can occur depending on what hours the test is performed. So it is obvious that during peak hours, when the most people use Internet browsers and the line is loaded, the measurement data will be underestimated.