Testing Campus Network

CS5n531 · 10-20-2009, 07:25 AM

Hey TSF,

I've noticed that my download speeds are much faster in the morning than at night here on my university's campus. I think it's pretty obvious that this is because everyone is asleep in the morning, and most of the internet traffic is during the PM.

I was just curious as to how I could get myself a report of what my download speeds at what time on a certain day. Is there a program or a website that will help me test my DL speed every hour or so if I leave it up?

Again, I'm looking for some application that will test my internet connection while I'm not here every hour or so. Thanks!

CS5n531 · 10-21-2009, 07:37 AM

..anyone? The entire Networking section of Tech Support Forum is clueless on how to test my download speeds in this way?

user501sc · 10-21-2009, 08:03 AM

Not clueless - volunteers who answer what they can when they can. Barely 24 hours between your posts, a bit of patience and much less sarcasm will go a long way.

Just my opinion - oh and I have no solution for you.

techbytes · 10-21-2009, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by CS5n531

..anyone? The entire Networking section of Tech Support Forum is clueless on how to test my download speeds in this way?

Here you go. Google is your friend.

http://speedtestpro.net/

godsendjk · 10-21-2009, 08:19 AM

Try using this software which will monitor the network traffic:
"Accurate Network Monitor 1.31" . Search from Google.

It can sniff internet protocols performing tcp / ip, udp / ip communication traffic analysis.

Hope it works for you.(**,)

**Jason09** · 10-21-2009, 12:04 PM

As already mentioned, we are all volunteers who get on TSF when we have time. So please try to be patient.

Speedtest is a good website to test your Internet speed.

**johnwill** · 10-22-2009, 07:43 AM

Since we're all clueless, we haven't got a single idea.

I'm curious as to what the need is, you aren't going to change the response time of the campus network, and you already seem to know when the slow times happen.

CS5n531 · 10-22-2009, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by johnwill

Since we're all clueless, we haven't got a single idea.

I'm curious as to what the need is, you aren't going to change the response time of the campus network, and you already seem to know when the slow times happen.

I thought I had explained the need simply and clearly - I'll try again.

I'm looking for an application that I can leave running on my computer for 24 hours. The application would test to see what my download speeds are once an hour, and then save the gathered data in a little report. After 24 hours, it should have 24 reports. 12am = 150kb/s, 1am = 165kb/s, ext.

Why I want this (or something that completes the same task as this) is because I often download large files during the day here on campus. I'd simply like to see what time during the day I'd be able to download my files the fastest.

techbytes · 10-22-2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by CS5n531

Why I want this (or something that completes the same task as this) is because I often download large files during the day here on campus. I'd simply like to see what time during the day I'd be able to download my files the fastest.

You would be better off getting a software where you can schedule downloading all your large files at say 3-6 AM. At this time, you have most of the campus network bandwidth to yourself.

CS5n531 · 10-22-2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by techbytes

You would be better off getting a software where you can schedule downloading all your large files at say 3-6 AM. At this time, you have most of the campus network bandwidth to yourself.

..you missed the entire point of my question.

techbytes · 10-22-2009, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by CS5n531

I often download large files during the day here on campus. I'd simply like to see what time during the day I'd be able to download my files the fastest.

I understood your question clearly. Now answer my questions.

What are the file sizes you are downloading? 500MB, 1GB, 2GB? And if
you do find a software to monitor the download speed 24/7, how long do you plan on gathering the info before deciding on the time of day to do your download?

Lordbios · 10-22-2009, 12:44 PM

http://www.absolutefuturity.com/BBMo...et%20Speed.htm

Looks like this may work for you.

CS5n531 · 10-22-2009, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by techbytes

I understood your question clearly. Now answer my questions.

What are the file sizes you are downloading? 500MB, 1GB, 2GB? And if
you do find a software to monitor the download speed 24/7, how long do you plan on gathering the info before deciding on the time of day to do your download?

Your incoherent answer displays the lack of comprehension towards my question. You told me when you believed the peak time for downloading would be for me, when my question was geared towards finding a piece of software that would test my connection speeds.

The size of the files that I'm downloading is also irrelevant, considering that my question is asking where I can find a program that will test my download speeds, along with some other specifics that do not bear repeating.

The duration of data gathering is not of your concern, unless the answer satisfies some sort of personal interest of yours.

techbytes · 10-22-2009, 02:15 PM

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Again, I'm looking for some application that will test my internet connection while I'm not here every hour or so. Thanks!

Software suggested...

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Why I want this (or something that completes the same task as this) is because I often download large files during the day here on campus. I'd simply like to see what time during the day I'd be able to download my files the fastest.

Trying to explain to you why you are wasting your time with this but I'll stop since you are not going to listen anyway.

10-20-2009, 07:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
CS5n531 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 79 OS: Windows XP	Testing Campus Network Hey TSF, I've noticed that my download speeds are much faster in the morning than at night here on my university's campus. I think it's pretty obvious that this is because everyone is asleep in the morning, and most of the internet traffic is during the PM. I was just curious as to how I could get myself a report of what my download speeds at what time on a certain day. Is there a program or a website that will help me test my DL speed every hour or so if I leave it up? Again, I'm looking for some application that will test my internet connection while I'm not here every hour or so. Thanks!

10-21-2009, 07:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
CS5n531 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 79 OS: Windows XP	Re: Testing Campus Network ..anyone? The entire Networking section of Tech Support Forum is clueless on how to test my download speeds in this way?

10-21-2009, 08:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
user501sc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 34 OS: XP Pro SP3	Re: Testing Campus Network Not clueless - volunteers who answer what they can when they can. Barely 24 hours between your posts, a bit of patience and much less sarcasm will go a long way. Just my opinion - oh and I have no solution for you.

10-21-2009, 08:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
godsendjk Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 46 OS: xp	Re: Testing Campus Network Try using this software which will monitor the network traffic: "Accurate Network Monitor 1.31" . Search from Google. It can sniff internet protocols performing tcp / ip, udp / ip communication traffic analysis. Hope it works for you.(**,)

10-21-2009, 12:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jason09 Moderator, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near Washington, D.C. Posts: 2,344 OS: Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 My System	Re: Testing Campus Network As already mentioned, we are all volunteers who get on TSF when we have time. So please try to be patient. Speedtest is a good website to test your Internet speed. __________________ Gaming troubleshooting steps. Real peace cannot be found in what happens in Washington, D.C. Only God can give true peace to people.

10-22-2009, 07:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,679 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Testing Campus Network Since we're all clueless, we haven't got a single idea. I'm curious as to what the need is, you aren't going to change the response time of the campus network, and you already seem to know when the slow times happen. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

10-22-2009, 12:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
Lordbios Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 21 OS: XP	Re: Testing Campus Network http://www.absolutefuturity.com/BBMo...et%20Speed.htm Looks like this may work for you.