Speed Test that are Reliable

speedster · 05-30-2006, 07:23 PM

Does anyone have any reliable Bandwidth speed tests or internet speed tests that are reliable because I don't believe that I have one that I can use. I have AT&T SBC DSL. I just ordered the Elite Package that is 3.0MBPS to 6.0MBPS. I don't see a real difference in the speed. Is this a big change from 1.0-1.5MBPS because it does not seem like it.
If you have any help that would be greatly appreciated.

Regards,
Speedster

johnwill · 05-31-2006, 11:02 AM

Well, "reliable" is somewhat nebulous. Lots of factors affect the speed tests. I'd visit a number of sites and try downloading a file, and see what the average download speed is. For 3mbit connections, you should be able to download around 300-350kbytes/second.

speedster · 05-31-2006, 04:33 PM

My internet company said that I need a new DSL modem because currently I have a Speedstrem 5360. What would you recommend for a new modem? Or will this help me at all?

johnwill · 06-01-2006, 10:50 AM

Please don't start multiple threads on the same topic, I closed the other thread.

I don't find any current information on that modem, it appears to be discontinued. It may be the limiting factor in the speeds, perhaps your ISP is onto something.

speedster · 06-01-2006, 08:10 PM

Yes, the modem does work. I was worring about the speed limitations. What would a good modem for the speeds posted above?
Thanks,
Speedster

johnwill · 06-02-2006, 08:18 AM

I'd go with the ISP's recommendations, that way they can't do this to you again!

speedster · 06-02-2006, 07:42 PM

Thank you John,
I went with the 802.11g Wireless Gateway (2Wire) from SBC. I think this should do well for me.
Regards,
Speedster

johnwill · 06-03-2006, 11:33 AM

You're welcome.

ang_hammarad · 07-22-2006, 06:29 PM

at&t has its own speed test site. Pick the server closest to you.

http://help.sbcglobal.net/dsl/speedtest/

The through put speeds should be about 80% of your sync speeds.

6016..........at or above 4812

768............at or above 614

05-30-2006, 07:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
speedster Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: US Posts: 18 OS: W2K/XP/Vista Home	Speed Test that are Reliable Does anyone have any reliable Bandwidth speed tests or internet speed tests that are reliable because I don't believe that I have one that I can use. I have AT&T SBC DSL. I just ordered the Elite Package that is 3.0MBPS to 6.0MBPS. I don't see a real difference in the speed. Is this a big change from 1.0-1.5MBPS because it does not seem like it. If you have any help that would be greatly appreciated. Regards, Speedster

05-31-2006, 11:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 30,228 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Well, "reliable" is somewhat nebulous. Lots of factors affect the speed tests. I'd visit a number of sites and try downloading a file, and see what the average download speed is. For 3mbit connections, you should be able to download around 300-350kbytes/second. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

06-01-2006, 10:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 30,228 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Please don't start multiple threads on the same topic, I closed the other thread. I don't find any current information on that modem, it appears to be discontinued. It may be the limiting factor in the speeds, perhaps your ISP is onto something. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

06-02-2006, 08:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 30,228 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	I'd go with the ISP's recommendations, that way they can't do this to you again! __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

06-03-2006, 11:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 30,228 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	You're welcome. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

05-31-2006, 04:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
speedster Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: US Posts: 18 OS: W2K/XP/Vista Home	My internet company said that I need a new DSL modem because currently I have a Speedstrem 5360. What would you recommend for a new modem? Or will this help me at all?

06-01-2006, 08:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
speedster Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: US Posts: 18 OS: W2K/XP/Vista Home	Yes, the modem does work. I was worring about the speed limitations. What would a good modem for the speeds posted above? Thanks, Speedster

06-02-2006, 07:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
speedster Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: US Posts: 18 OS: W2K/XP/Vista Home	Thank you John, I went with the 802.11g Wireless Gateway (2Wire) from SBC. I think this should do well for me. Regards, Speedster

07-22-2006, 06:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
ang_hammarad Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: midwest Posts: 35 OS: OS 10.3.9	at&t has its own speed test site. Pick the server closest to you. http://help.sbcglobal.net/dsl/speedtest/ The through put speeds should be about 80% of your sync speeds. 6016..........at or above 4812 768............at or above 614