Speed Tester.

Inactive · May 27, 2008, 10:55:27

A new ( to me ) speed test that seems to give fair results can be found at;

http://myspeed.visualware.com/servers/lhr.html

It is designed for VOIP but is fine to use for general speed tests.

If you click on the resulting speed test page at the bottom text, you can copy and paste the results.

Limited number of uses per session, not sure how many or for how long.

Simon · May 27, 2008, 11:15:32

Here's mine:

http://mslhr.visualware.com/myspeed/db/report?id=1399499

Rik · May 27, 2008, 11:19:50

It didn't like me too much:

http://mslhr.visualware.com/myspeed/db/report?id=1399512

Simon · May 27, 2008, 11:24:41

Ouch!

Inactive · May 27, 2008, 11:31:53

Can't post mine because I ran out of hits, it was around the 6931 down, and 378 up mark.

Will post again when it allows.

Baz · May 27, 2008, 13:09:40

heres mine

whats good and bad though. I get different graphs each time......if these are the graphs for my test

doc_holiday · May 27, 2008, 13:18:38

Quote from: Inactive on May 27, 2008, 10:55:27
A new ( to me ) speed test that seems to give fair results can be found at;

http://myspeed.visualware.com/servers/lhr.html

Very interesting... I'm a bit put off on speedtesters in general. They seem to be a mixed bag. About the only time I use one is when I think things are sluggish and I need to verify my impression or use it to rule out part of an equation. My favourite for some time was Dan Elwell's test, http://www.broadbandspeedtest.net/ but I don't think it has been updated in ages. Pity. The diagnostic reports were really useful in posting to forums or helpdesks to help diagnose problems. I'd love to see it picked up again.

Inactive · May 27, 2008, 13:23:16

Quote from: Baz on May 27, 2008, 13:09:40
heres mine

whats good and bad though. I get different graphs each time......if these are the graphs for my test

Mine are consistent, give or take.

No serious deviation.

Cookiemonster · May 27, 2008, 13:45:20

My Test

Can't ask for any better than that..

Inactive · May 27, 2008, 13:46:24

Link reverts to Home Page.

Cookiemonster · May 27, 2008, 13:46:41

Changed...my bad

Steve · May 27, 2008, 14:02:49

The visual traceroute2008 gives some pretty graphs

Inactive · May 27, 2008, 14:04:43

Quote from: Cookiemonster on May 27, 2008, 13:46:41
Changed...my bad

Looks very good..

MoHux · May 27, 2008, 19:13:04

Thanks In', a usefull site ...... bookmarked!

While on the subject of Speed-tests, and thinking of the ~~imminent~~

arrival of ADSL2, I thought some of you may like to try this speedtester.

HERE

No responsibility taken for results.

Mo

Rik · May 27, 2008, 19:15:38

Confirms what I thought - no advantage to me whatsoever.

Sebby · May 27, 2008, 19:31:08

I got 3.77Mb on a 4Mb profile, so it seems quite good, but these third-party speed tests can be affected by routing, etc, so may not always paint a true picture.

Noreen · May 28, 2008, 10:14:19

My result this morning.................

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Inactive · May 28, 2008, 10:57:37

Very nice Noreen..

Rik · May 28, 2008, 10:58:04

I'm definitely moving in.

Inactive · May 28, 2008, 11:02:06

Mine;

http://mslhr.visualware.com/myspeed/db/report?id=1402503

( Sorry Rik )..

Rik · May 28, 2008, 11:07:41

The irony is that I live in a major conurbation with relatively new infrastructure.

Inactive · May 28, 2008, 11:10:54

I know, it is uncanny, but I also have in part at least, aluminium cable.

Rik · May 28, 2008, 11:19:16

But not 5km of the stuff.

Inactive · May 28, 2008, 11:20:49

Ouch !!!!!

Danni · May 28, 2008, 19:26:48

My upload is faster than my download...

http://mslhr.visualware.com/myspeed/db/report?id=1403622

Sebby · May 28, 2008, 19:28:13

You're not on Tiscali, are you?

Danni · May 28, 2008, 19:31:35

T-Mobile's mobile broadband.

The weather is affecting the signal.

Rik · May 28, 2008, 19:32:48

Not ideal, eh Danni.

Danni · May 28, 2008, 20:03:54

Nope. The packet loss and erratic connection means that I can't go into Second Life for more than 2-3 minutes at a time, which is highly frustrating when trying to set up an in world business.

Baz · Jun 04, 2008, 19:30:50

I know that different tests give different results and some are not to be relied on but has anyone come across this before. the tester here which you probably have tried, lets you save results if you register. I just tried a test and got a normal result for my line at the moment, then I did another after logging in so I could save it and the result was very poor, nearly half speed. tried it again out of curiosity and got a similar result, when logged in it is slower

what else is it doing when logged in I wonder. Any ideas

Simon · Jun 04, 2008, 22:49:18

That speed tester is always way off the mark for me, Baz, but have to admit, I haven't registered.

vitriol · Jun 06, 2008, 13:29:30

what's the general concensus on the best speedtester, apart from the BT one which can be a pain to get working?

personally I find that the namesco one is pretty accurate.

Rik · Jun 06, 2008, 13:31:30

I find Namesco a good indicator, but I don't take it's results as gospel. Thinkbroadband is another good one. The most accurate result, though, is to download a large file and time the process.

Inactive · Jun 06, 2008, 13:33:35

I find the one in the original post is nearest at matching BT's figures.

Baz · Jul 16, 2008, 21:13:18

has any one when using the BT tester got through the test then had the option of continuing to another test. you have to change your settings to use it but it didnt work for me

Simon · Jul 16, 2008, 21:23:08

Haven't used it for ages, Baz. If it ain't broke...

Lona · Jul 16, 2008, 21:50:24

Here's mine

Download speed     3776 Kbps
Upload speed     171 Kbps
QOS     58 %
RTT     48 ms
Max Delay     166 ms
Download test     s
Upload test     s

Glenn · Jul 16, 2008, 22:10:40

Just tried it on mine

Edit: link removed due to IP address being visible.

Steve · Jul 16, 2008, 22:30:52

Quote from: Baz on Jul 16, 2008, 21:13:18
has any one when using the BT tester got through the test then had the option of continuing to another test. you have to change your settings to use it but it didnt work for me

Found this obviously elsewhere

"The BT Speed Tester provides an indication of the speed of an ADSL connection at three different stages of connectivity which are outlined below:

* Stage 1 -> Home Network -> BT Network -> Zen Network -> The Internet
* Stage 2 -> Home Network -> BT Network -> Zen Network
* Stage 3 -> Home Network -> BT Network"

In order to progress through the stages, the tests from a previous stage must fail.

In other words ONLY if your performance is below the expected threshold for your service, will you be asked to complete further tests.

Baz · Jul 16, 2008, 22:53:36

Quote from: Simon on Jul 16, 2008, 21:23:08
Haven't used it for ages, Baz. If it ain't broke...

Quote from: stevethegas on Jul 16, 2008, 22:30:52
In order to progress through the stages, the tests from a previous stage must fail.

In other words ONLY if your performance is below the expected threshold for your service, will you be asked to complete further tests.

WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! is that BT admitting theres something wrong

Sebby · Jul 16, 2008, 23:45:44

Quote from: Baz on Jul 16, 2008, 22:53:36
WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! is that BT admitting theres something wrong

I think it means they're hoping to be able to shift the blame.

Baz · Jul 17, 2008, 14:13:52

could be Sebby, but normally the engineer when calling at mine just says, 'nowt wrong here mate its your ISP' then goes

Rik · Jul 17, 2008, 14:56:08

He's probably right in your case, Baz.

Gary · Jul 17, 2008, 15:36:47

Here's mine even though I'm not on IDNet

Download speed     5847 Kbps
Upload speed     962 Kbps
QOS     98 %
RTT     1 ms
Max Delay     91 ms
Download test     s
Upload test s

Pretty much what I have had on other test sites.

Glenn · Jul 17, 2008, 15:46:08

Quote from: Glenn on Jul 16, 2008, 22:10:40
Just tried it on mine http://mcslhr.visualware.com/myspeed/db

18 hours later and a quiter time of day I get a 20% increase in throughput

Edit: link removed due to IP address being visible.

Sebby · Jul 17, 2008, 17:53:35

Quote from: Rik on Jul 17, 2008, 14:56:08
He's probably right in your case, Baz.

Baz · Jul 17, 2008, 17:54:50

Quote from: Rik on Jul 17, 2008, 14:56:08
He's probably right in your case, Baz.

OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!! you trying your best Rik ,I'll say that for you. might as well just come round mine and twist my arm right up my back until I get the message

Rik · Jul 17, 2008, 17:55:38

And I'm not even on commission.

Baz · Jul 17, 2008, 17:56:32

Quote from: Sebby on Jul 17, 2008, 17:53:35

dont encourage him Sebby

I'll have you know ive just been referred to BT again, so there

they look after me

Baz · Jul 17, 2008, 17:56:55

Quote from: Rik on Jul 17, 2008, 17:55:38
And I'm not even on commission.

whatever

Sebby · Jul 17, 2008, 18:08:36

Quote from: Baz on Jul 17, 2008, 17:56:32
I'll have you know ive just been referred to BT again, so there they look after me

Baz · Jul 18, 2008, 19:18:25

latest from my ISP is.....Openreach state they have cleared the fault last night after proving it to be with carrier provider (BT''s) kit..........

have they admitted to a fault

and I got this result earlier

Your DSL connection rate: 7200 kbps(DOWN-STREAM), 448 kbps(UP-STREAM)
IP profile for your line is - 6000 kbps
Actual IP throughput achieved during the test was - 5548 kbps

so hopefully its on the mend. only been like that since May........up and down.....well what do they think I expect, am I asking too much BT

Sebby · Jul 18, 2008, 20:23:18

Hopefully it's sorted, Baz.

Baz · Jul 18, 2008, 22:00:57

thats what I thought Sebby, we all know what BT are like

Baz · Jul 21, 2008, 15:56:31

still cant get the BT tester to work. any one else having trouble?

Rik · Jul 21, 2008, 16:01:41

I rarely try, Baz, I've never enjoyed watching paint dry.

I only use it if I need to check my profile.

Baz · Jul 21, 2008, 19:07:17

awwww go on, check your profile for me

Rik · Jul 21, 2008, 19:11:08

Not tonight, Baz, I'll try tomorrow if I can.

Baz · Jul 21, 2008, 19:22:20

ok no rush

thanks

BrianM · Jul 21, 2008, 19:26:06

Just used BT Speedtester, no problem, the whole process took 2 minutes, lucky or what?

Sebby · Jul 21, 2008, 19:37:17

I just tried it and it worked first time (albeit as slowly as always).

Baz · Jul 21, 2008, 22:52:36

damn......must be me.

cant think what Ive done though

thanks guys

MoHux · Jul 21, 2008, 22:57:09

Mo

Rik · Jul 22, 2008, 09:29:24

Like the others, Baz, no problems here at all. Is your Java up to date?

Baz · Jul 22, 2008, 13:48:46

well youve hit the nail so to speak Rik, updated Java last week and it seems that its that that caused the fault. went into the Java console and deleted the applet for BT tester, closed IE, re-started and tried again and it worked.

Thanks for trying everyone.

ps..bad news is on getting the tester to work I got a bad throughput result from it

Why oh why did I have to say it was getting better

Rik · Jul 22, 2008, 14:50:09

Never admit to improvements, Baz, it keeps the line on its toes.

Baz · Jul 22, 2008, 17:08:06

ah right o like reverse psychology with kids is it

Rik · Jul 22, 2008, 17:52:51

You've got it.

As soon as I had a 2700 router on the way, my Netgear started performing better.

Baz · Jul 22, 2008, 20:07:46

could try that too