Kbit & Mbit?

newreel · 02-08-2008, 08:06 PM

Hello,

I've just started using a program called TuneUp System Optimizer. One of the tasks this program performs is "Optimizing Internet Connection". However, prior to performing it's optimization duties, it asks that I "select my connection from the list below":

DSL, Cable, Modem or Satellite (up to 512 kbit)
DSL, Cable, Modem or Satellite (512 kbit or higher)
DSL, Cable, Modem or Satellite (from 1 Mbit)
DSL, Cable, Modem or Satellite (from 2 Mbit)
DSL, Cable, Modem or Satellite (from 6 Mbit)
DSL, Cable, Modem or Satellite (from 16 Mbit)

What the heck are "kbit" and "mbit"? I'm assuming the abbreviations stand for kilobyte and megabyte, but in what device? It's obviously not the PC, so is it the modem? The only thing I can tell by looking at the device manager for the modem is that it's a 56k modem.

Is that what the program is likely asking for?

Jack.Sparrow · 02-09-2008, 04:58 AM

Hi

kbit and mbit refer to the speed of your connection. (though these 'units' aren't used very widely these days)

If the modem you indicated in your post is the one you use to connect to the internet, then your speed would be, in terms of the program, 56 kbit.

If you are unsure as to what your speed is, there are many online tests that can help you figure it out. TSF has one that can give you an indication as to how fast your downloading and can be found at the following link.

http://www.techsupportforum.com/speed.php

Once the test completes and gives you your results, take note of the number in the brackets (). That will be your speed in 'kbits'

Hope this helps. If you have more questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

newreel · 02-09-2008, 08:48 AM

Okay - thanks jacksparrowyogamaster!

johnwill · 02-09-2008, 10:40 AM

kbit and mbit are simply kilobits/second or megabits/second, nothing more.

02-08-2008, 08:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
newreel Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 233 OS: XP	Kbit & Mbit? Hello, I've just started using a program called TuneUp System Optimizer. One of the tasks this program performs is "Optimizing Internet Connection". However, prior to performing it's optimization duties, it asks that I "select my connection from the list below": DSL, Cable, Modem or Satellite (up to 512 kbit) DSL, Cable, Modem or Satellite (512 kbit or higher) DSL, Cable, Modem or Satellite (from 1 Mbit) DSL, Cable, Modem or Satellite (from 2 Mbit) DSL, Cable, Modem or Satellite (from 6 Mbit) DSL, Cable, Modem or Satellite (from 16 Mbit) What the heck are "kbit" and "mbit"? I'm assuming the abbreviations stand for kilobyte and megabyte, but in what device? It's obviously not the PC, so is it the modem? The only thing I can tell by looking at the device manager for the modem is that it's a 56k modem. Is that what the program is likely asking for?

02-09-2008, 04:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jack.Sparrow Resident Pirate Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Qld, Aus Posts: 16,269 OS: XP SP2/Vista SP1 My System Blog Entries: 6	Re: Kbit & Mbit? Hi kbit and mbit refer to the speed of your connection. (though these 'units' aren't used very widely these days) If the modem you indicated in your post is the one you use to connect to the internet, then your speed would be, in terms of the program, 56 kbit. If you are unsure as to what your speed is, there are many online tests that can help you figure it out. TSF has one that can give you an indication as to how fast your downloading and can be found at the following link. http://www.techsupportforum.com/speed.php Once the test completes and gives you your results, take note of the number in the brackets (). That will be your speed in 'kbits' Hope this helps. If you have more questions, please do not hesitate to ask. __________________ If at first you don't get the joke, read and read again!

02-09-2008, 08:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
newreel Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 233 OS: XP	Re: Kbit & Mbit? Okay - thanks jacksparrowyogamaster!

02-09-2008, 10:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 29,443 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Kbit & Mbit? kbit and mbit are simply kilobits/second or megabits/second, nothing more. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience