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Re: [Speed] Northeast speed changes coming. This raises an important issue:
What is the purpose of a speedtest?
I use it for consistency. Am I getting a consistent speed over time. Therefore, I have no problem using the Comcast one.
For what am I really getting (no Speedboost Impact). Then I use ShaperProbe.
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| said by bgoodbody:This raises an important issue:
What is the purpose of a speedtest?
I use it for consistency. Am I getting a consistent speed over time. Therefore, I have no problem using the Comcast one.
For what am I really getting (no Speedboost Impact). Then I use ShaperProbe.
I've long since given up on speedtests. The only true speed test I use is sustained downloads to see if I get what I pay for. Even Shaper probe has be unreliable for me in a few instances. |
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 jmn1207Premium
join:2000-07-19
Ashburn, VA
kudos:1 | said by Chris 313:said by bgoodbody:This raises an important issue:
What is the purpose of a speedtest?
I use it for consistency. Am I getting a consistent speed over time. Therefore, I have no problem using the Comcast one.
For what am I really getting (no Speedboost Impact). Then I use ShaperProbe.
I've long since given up on speedtests. The only true speed test I use is sustained downloads to see if I get what I pay for. Even Shaper probe has be unreliable for me in a few instances. They can be useful. I don't use speed tests for anything more than to verify that my connection is working as expected. It's simply a first step that I can take in troubleshooting before applying more exhaustive procedures.
I could see in a few seconds that the recent upgrade was not in effect through a quick speed test. After resetting my modem/router, I could then verify that the speed increase was working, all through a simple online speed test. |
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