For a bit of fun determine the speed of our internet connection using the site below. Start by testing the connection speed to the Sydney location then select a different location from the map (drag the map to find a location).
Home Computer = 0.50 Mbps
1. What is meant by upload and download speeds?
Uploading involves sending a copy of a file from a computer to a remote network connection; for instance, Web developers and publishers upload files to their Web server to make them available for other people to access.
Downloading involves the reception of a file that has been uploaded to a remote network. Often this refers to a person copying a file from a remote network to her personal computer; for example, people download music from iTunes after they make a purchase.
Upload speed is usually slower than download speed because Internet providers have designed their systems to optimize download speeds. This is because most Internet users spend more time downloading than uploading. In other words, Internet providers give priority to downloading since it's more frequently done than uploading
Mbps (mega bits per second) or Kbps (Kilo bits per second)
3. Why do different locations offer different download speeds? Hint: “bottleneck”
There are various reasons for different speeds:
- cables, they type of material used,optic fibre- copper wire-whether the server is wireless
-crowds/No. of users eg townhouse
-Amount of data being uploaded/downloaded
-Bottleneck- Size of channels/branches
-The weather can affect some wireless channels
-Time of day
-Usage
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| 'Bottlenecks' reduces the room data has to travel therefore reducing the speed it is transmitted at. |
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