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Posted by $Bill on September 6, 2007, 9:10 pm
Bill M. wrote:
> wrote:
>
>
>>When I test two different computers connected to the same cable modem
>>through the same router, I get significant variances between the two
>>conputers:
>>
>>Desktop Computer: Avg Down Speed = 2900 kb/s, Avg Up Speed = 689 kb/s
>>Laptop Computer: Avg Down Speed = 11129 kb/s, Avg Up Speed = 1976 kb/s
>>
>>Both Computers run Win XP SP2... the laptop is newer, but how much
>>affect should processor speed really have on these speed tests?
>>
>>By the way, I used both http://www.speedtest.net and
http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest
>>and results were sonsistent between the two speedtest services.
>
>
> More than anything else, I think you've highlighted one of the
> weaknesses of so-called online speed tests. You'd get a much more
> accurate result with a local speed measuring utility, whether it's
> something running on each PC or even something running on your router.
>
> I have used, and recommend, either DUMeter or Bandwidth Monitor, both
> of which I believe are shareware, although similar freeware can also
> be found. I'm currently using a 3rd party (Tomato) firmware in my
> Linksys router, which provides pretty speed graphs in real time.
>
> You didn't specify who your Internet provider is, or anything else
> about your equipment, so it's hard to tell if even one set of your
> results is valid, but it's likely that at least one set of results
> isn't. :)
You certainly have to run the tests more than once and average them
(or take the highest if you like), but he needs to specify how the
computers are connected (wireless/wired) and what size CPUs he has.
Also make sure the PCs are idle when you test.
Personally, I wouldn't waste my money on a speed monitor though - what
does it actually gain for you ?
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