Faster and Slower Networks

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Faster and Slower Networks The latest research from Akamai Technologies indicates the U.S. has about the 17th fastest Internet service in the world. But there's more to the story. For an overview of the basics, see Introduction to Computer Network Speed. Then check out the below. Bradley Mitchell Wireless/Networking Expert How to Check Network Connection Speed The speed of computer networks varies widely depending on how they are built and being used. Do you know how to check the speed of your network connection? Your computer might say 54 Mbps, or 100 Mbps, but these are usually not the correct answers! Read more... . READ NOW Share How Slow Your Network Can Go (and Still Be Usable) To judge whether your network is fast enough, consider bandwidth requirements of the different applications you use, factor in how much the network is utilized by others, and compare to the rated capabilities of your equipment and Internet service. Read more... . READ NOW Share Tips for Troubleshooting Slow Home Internet Connections This checklist describes common causes for slow Internet connections from homes. A poor-performing connection can be caused by broadband router configuration issues, wireless interference, or any of several other technical issues with your home network. Follow these steps to diagnose slow Internet connections.Read more... . READ NOW Share 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 a speed test service to measure your download speeds and verify the Internet service provider is supplying you the expected amount of bandwidth. These tools can also help you measure the results of any performance enhancements (tweaks) you may make to your network setup. Read more...  . READ NOW Share MORE FROM ABOUT.COM • How To Create A Silhouette In Photoshop • Curved TVs: Should You Believe The Hype? • Five Sites to Find Full Length Movies • Track People Online Using Their Username • Search Engines: The Ultimate List • Photos for OS X Can Have Multiple Libraries To Reduce iCloud Cost • How to Avoid Getting Scammed By Social Media Phishers • Guide to Picking the Right Type of SSD for Your PC Advertisement About Tech   |   Follow Us: You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Wireless/Networking newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com - All rights reserved