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Network speed test
Posted on 5/2/16 at 2:25 pm
Posted on 5/2/16 at 2:25 pm
I am trying to work on my network performance and one of the things im wondering is different results from different speed test platforms. I have Cox 150down package and one of there Ubee DD366 modem/router. If I run a speed test with my laptop using speedtest.net I never max 80. If I use the speed test on Coxs website I get 125-140. If I use speed test on my apple TV that is hard wired in I get in the 80s like the laptop. I am trying to improve my network...I only get 50 on my iphone 6 standing right next to the modem. I know there are a lot of different variables but this is one spot im looking.
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Posted on 5/2/16 at 2:57 pm to NOLAGT
try unplugging everything else and plug your computer directly into the modem. That will make sure nothing else could be online during your test.
One way to make sure you are testing the full signal from Cox and not a watered down signal that is being used during the test.
One way to make sure you are testing the full signal from Cox and not a watered down signal that is being used during the test.
Posted on 5/2/16 at 3:11 pm to NOLAGT
I don't think the AppleTV has gigabit ethernet, so you won't get more than about 80mbps hardwired from it. It might actually be faster over wireless if it has 802.11ac wifi.
Why are you trying to optimize? Are you having trouble with something? All of your results look very good to me.
Why are you trying to optimize? Are you having trouble with something? All of your results look very good to me.
Posted on 5/2/16 at 10:20 pm to NOLAGT
Try using https://speedof.me/
Per this site: Digital Trends
Per this site: Digital Trends
quote:It's worth a shot.
speedof.me is an HTML5-based speed test that’s lightweight and designed to replicate real-world browsing and downloading conditions by requesting a series of files in increasing size and recording the speed at which they’re downloaded. Not only does the site display a graph of speeds achieved in real-time, but also allows you to track your results against previous tests. Rather than selecting a location, the website calculates the quickest and most reliable server from 59 available servers, and all files are downloaded and uploaded in sequence–rather than simultaneously–to imitate real internet browsing conditions.
Posted on 5/3/16 at 6:44 pm to NOLAGT
I was having the same problems. Is that a modem router combo? If so, ditch it. I bought a Motorola surfboard SB6141 and a tp-link AC1750. I get much closer to my advertised speeds. You'll never get the full speed over WiFi. Also, make sure your router is centralized and not on the ground, near other electronics, or have to penetrate many walls.
Also, download the app called "wifi analyzer" to see which channels are being used by other routers in your area. Take yours off of auto and select the channel with the least traffic, especially if you are in an apartment with a lot of signals. The router I have has the 5 ghz band that will also get you out of all the noise as most people are on the 2.4 ghz band.
Also, download the app called "wifi analyzer" to see which channels are being used by other routers in your area. Take yours off of auto and select the channel with the least traffic, especially if you are in an apartment with a lot of signals. The router I have has the 5 ghz band that will also get you out of all the noise as most people are on the 2.4 ghz band.
This post was edited on 5/3/16 at 6:52 pm
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