New Technology Reviews!.: Meter

<a a="" broadband="" connection="" in="" larger="" result="" title="#jsArticleStepImageCredit1 rel=thinbox><IMG title=" will=""></A> A broadband connection will result in a larger bandwidth.Your <a class="StrongLink"" href="http://www.ehow.com/internet/">Internet</A> connection's bandwidth determines how quickly you can download information. Bandwidth is more often bottle-necked by your Internet connection than your <a class="StrongLink" href="http://www.ehow.com/computers/">computer</A> itself, and upgrading from dial-up to broadband will result in substantial bandwidth gains. You can verify the speed of your bandwidth by using a number of online tools.Speedtest.netSpeedtest.net offers a user-friendly interface, particularly when it comes to selecting a server to ping against. After the interface has loaded, you'll be presented with a map of the world zoomed into your current location. Nearby servers will be depicted at nodes, and you can test the speed of your bandwidth by clicking on one. It's important to select the nearest server as it will result in optimal speeds. Speedtest.net hosts servers around the world and can be used to verify bandwidth accurately from most locations.Cnet's Bandwidth MeterCnet will automatically ping you against the nearest server, which is a mixed blessing. In most cases, it will provide you with accurate results and it will do so quickly without you having to input a server location. However, if you feel that the results do not accurately reflect your bandwidth speed, you should try manually selecting a server with Speedtest.net. Aside from being automated, Cnet's meter is notable for its ability to compare results. After the test, you can simply click on the green "Compare Results" button to see how your connection ranks amongst others.Tracert's Bandwidth MeterLike Cnet's meter, Tracert's is automated. The main reason to select Tracert's meter is that after the test, it provides you with information and links about how to boost your bandwidth further. To you, this might be irritating, as it's essentially advertising. If you want an easy prescription on how to improve your computer's Internet performance, though, Tracert will provide a solution you can use. References <a href="http://www.speedtest.net/about.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Speedtest: About</A> <a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/internet-speed-test/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CNET: Bandwidth Meter</A> <a href="http://www.tracert.org/bandwidth_meter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tracert: Bandwidth Meter</A>

Bandwidth Meter Tools

A broadband connection will result in a larger bandwidth.Your Internet connection's bandwidth determines how quickly you can download i...