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Computer Networking Computer Networking Fundamentals Get Connected Uses and Upgrades From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Computer Networking Detailed test results of 4G wireless networks in the U.S. reveal that cellular network speeds are a whole lot faster than they used to be a few years ago. But which carrier scored the best? Read - Fastest Mobile Networks in the U.S. (2013) How Fast Does Your Network Need to Be? Measuring the speed of a computer network can get complicated, but ultimately what matters to most people is how well the network responds when they are trying to accomplish some task. Just how fast your computer network needs to be depends on the usage model. In general, as more devices and people share a network, the network's overall speed must be to support the total load. Search Related Topics:  computer network speed  broadband internet service  Introduction to Latency on Computer Networks One of my pet peeves in networking is how latency so often gets overlooked when evaluating the "speed" of a connection. Ask any gamer: Who cares if your connection supports Gbps data rates when it is bogged down by huge latencies? Search Related Topics:  computer network speed  network ping  Top Internet Speed Test Services An Internet speed test measures the network bandwidth (and sometimes latency) of your connection by using sample data files and test Web servers. You can use these speed test services to measure your download speeds and verify the Internet service provider is supplying you the expected amount of bandwidth. Search Related Topics:  internet speed tests  troubleshooting home networks  Why Do Wi-Fi Connection Speeds Keep Changing? Local Wi-Fi networks support certain maximum connection speeds (data rates) depending on their configuration. However, the maximum speed of a Wi-Fi connection can automatically change over time. This behavior is called dynamic rate scaling, and Wi-Fi is built this way for a purpose! Search Related Topics:  computer network speed  connect to wi-fi networks  wireless signal interference Related Searches Computer Networking Network Speed Mobile Networks 4G Mobile Broadband Wireless Networks Featured Articles Introduction to Network File Sharing Useful Facts About How Wi-Fi Works Home Network Diagrams Who Created the Internet? Common Misconceptions About Computer Networks What Is Computer Networking?   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Bradley Mitchell Computer Networking Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Computer Networking newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads Wireless Router Networking IP Addresses + Internet Networks Connecting Two Computers Home Network Diagrams Home Network Setup Advisor Tool   Follow me on: Advertisement