Re: Testing Internet Speeds and Capacity

As mentioned, there is a limitation to TCP-based speed tests - TCP throughput is very sensitive to packet losses, particularly during slow-start, in addition to requiring end-host tuning (as an exercise, try running speedtest.net on a high bandwidth connection). You could use something called "available bandwidth", which is kind of like the "leftover capacity" on your path - I've been using this tool called pathload2: http://www.measurementlab.net/measurement-lab-tools#pathload2 _________________________________________________________________ Keep your friends updated—even when you’re not signed in. http://www.microsoft.com/middleeast/windows/windowslive/see-it-in-action/soc...