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[[File:NCF Speedtest.JPG|right|thumb|300px|Running [http://speedtest.ncf.ca/ speedtest.ncf.ca].]]
[[File:NCF_Speedtest_Go.png|right|thumb|424x424px|[http://speedtest.ncf.ca/ speedtest.ncf.ca].]]
To find the [[DSL speed|speed]] of your DSL connection, try a speed test website and and click on 'Begin test'. It will time how long it takes to download and upload test files to their site to tell you the speed of your connection.
To find the [[Speed|speed]] of your internet connection, try a speed test website and wait for the test to complete. Ideal test conditions are:
# A proper test of your connection should use a wired Ethernet connection.
#* If you test both '''Ethernet''' and [[WiFi]] and find a significant difference in speed then that is due to the losses and [[WiFi#Interference|interference involved in Wi-Fi]].
# With only one device on your network using the internet connection.
# With background internet applications and processes like cloud services (for example, iCloud, Google Drive or torrents) stopped.
# With only the tab for the speed test open in your web browser.  
It is normal for the download speed to be much faster than the upload speed. This is intentional, so that you are able to download big files quickly. Normal, good results for 6 Mbps service would be something like 5.2 Mbps download, and about 600 Kbps upload.


A proper test of your connection should use an Ethernet wired connection. If you test both Ethernet and Wi-Fi and find a difference in speed then that is due to the losses and interference involved in Wi-Fi. For more information see [[about wireless]].
If your results are not as good as you would expect, try [[Troubleshooting]] DSL or [[Troubleshooting Cable]] for ideas on what to check to improve the performance of your connection.


It is normal for the download speed to be much faster than the upload speed. This is intentional, so that you are able to download big files quickly.
'''Speed tests''':


Normal, good results for 6 Mbps service would be something like 5.2 Mbps download, and about 600 Kbps upload.
*[http://speedtest.ncf.ca/ NCF Speed Test]
*[http://www.speedtest.net Speedtest.net]
*[http://speedtest.primus.ca/ Primus Internet Speed Test]
*[http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/ SpeakEasy Speed Test]
*[http://www.meter.net/ Meter.net Speed Test]
*[http://speedof.me/ Speedof.Me Speed Test]
*[http://www.bandwidthplace.com/ Bandwidth Place Speed Test]
*[http://performance.cira.ca/ Cira Performance Test]
*[https://fast.com/ Netflix-operated Speed Test]
*[https://testmy.net/auto Automatic Speed test]


If your results are not as good as you would expect, try asking your neighbours what speeds they are getting. That will give you an indication of how well your neighbourhood is being served by Bell. If your speeds are slower than your neighbours then check [[Troubleshooting (DSL)]] for ideas on what to check to improve your DSL performance.
'''Note:''' Because different test servers are located in different geographical places their results are not comparable to each other and testing the same connection on different speed tests will provide different results. If you use a speed test to monitor your connection over time, then always use the same test.
 
Speed tests:
 
*[http://speedtest.ncf.ca/ NCF Internet Speed Test] (HTML5 test - '''does not''' require Adobe Flash or Java, but will require a [[browsers|modern browser]] that can use HTML5))
*[http://speedtest.ncf.ca/open/ NCF Second Internet Speed Test] (HTML5 test - '''does not''' require Adobe Flash or Java, but will require a [[browsers|modern browser]] that can use HTML5))
*[http://www.speedtest.net Speedtest.net] (requires Adobe Flash)
*[http://speedtest.primus.ca/ Primus Internet Speed Test] (requires Adobe Flash)
*[http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/ SpeakEasy Speed Test] (requires Adobe Flash)
*[http://speedtest.teksavvy.com/ TechSavvy Speed Test] (requires  Adobe Flash)
*[http://www.meter.net/ Meter.net Speed Test] (HTML5 test - '''does not''' require Adobe Flash or Java, but will require a [[browsers|modern browser]] that can use HTML5)
*[http://speedof.me/ Speed of Me Speed Test] (HTML5 test - '''does not''' require Adobe Flash or Java, but will require a [[browsers|modern browser]] that can use HTML5)
*[http://www.bandwidthplace.com/ Bandwidth Place Speed Test] (HTML5 test - '''does not''' require Adobe Flash or Java, but will require a [[browsers|modern browser]] that can use HTML5)
*[http://performance.cira.ca/ Cira .CA Performance Test] (HTML5 test - '''does not''' require Adobe Flash or Java, but will require a [[browsers|modern browser]] that can use HTML5)
 
'''Note:''' Because different test servers are located in different geographical places their results will not be comparable to each other and testing the same DSL connection on different speed tests will give different results. If you use a speed test to monitor your connection over time, then always use the same test.
 
==See also==
*[[Computer Help]]
*[[DSL speed]]
*[[Tips_(DSL)#Firewall_testing|Firewall testing]]
*[[Managing your monthly DSL bandwidth usage]]
 
[[Category: DSL]]

Latest revision as of 10:00, 3 August 2023

speedtest.ncf.ca.

To find the speed of your internet connection, try a speed test website and wait for the test to complete. Ideal test conditions are:

  1. A proper test of your connection should use a wired Ethernet connection.
  2. With only one device on your network using the internet connection.
  3. With background internet applications and processes like cloud services (for example, iCloud, Google Drive or torrents) stopped.
  4. With only the tab for the speed test open in your web browser.

It is normal for the download speed to be much faster than the upload speed. This is intentional, so that you are able to download big files quickly. Normal, good results for 6 Mbps service would be something like 5.2 Mbps download, and about 600 Kbps upload.

If your results are not as good as you would expect, try Troubleshooting DSL or Troubleshooting Cable for ideas on what to check to improve the performance of your connection.

Speed tests:

Note: Because different test servers are located in different geographical places their results are not comparable to each other and testing the same connection on different speed tests will provide different results. If you use a speed test to monitor your connection over time, then always use the same test.

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