How to check internet speed

TigerLinux · 03-01-2006, 06:05 AM

I am using Suse 10.0, my notebooks is connected to a broadband ISP.
How to check my upload and doenload speed?
What commands can I use?

Mega Man X · 03-01-2006, 06:18 AM

Try going here:

http://testmy.net/

it should be quite accurate as long as you choose a server near you!

Regards!

TigerLinux · 03-01-2006, 06:56 AM

I got a very poor results:
Connection is:: 44 Kbps about 0 Mbps (tested with 386 kB)
Download Speed is:: 5 kB/s
Tested From:: http://testmy.net (main)
Test Time:: Wed Mar 01 2006 20:54:24 GMT+0800 (MALST)
Bottom Line:: 1X faster than 56K 1MB download in 204.8 sec
Diagnosis: May need help : running at only 3.77 % of your hosts average (49.14)
Validation Link:: http://testmy.net/stats/id-ZKTM2OUQL

TigerLinux · 03-01-2006, 06:57 AM

second test result:

Connection is:: 275 Kbps about 0.3 Mbps (tested with 386 kB)
Download Speed is:: 34 kB/s
Tested From:: http://testmy.net (server1)
Test Time:: Wed Mar 01 2006 20:57:13 GMT+0800 (MALST)
Bottom Line:: 5X faster than 56K 1MB download in 30.12 sec
Diagnosis: May need help : running at only 27.04 % of your hosts average (49.14)
Validation Link:: http://testmy.net/stats/id-QARIYJBOS

Mega Man X · 03-01-2006, 05:56 PM

What broadband type/speed do you have? Make sure you are not downloading stuff or anything while testing because that would cause a major impact.