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    mudmanc4 reacted to CA3LE in TMN Test Fails To Start   
    Good catch guys, I had noticed it a while back but thought it was a local issue.  The clue that it only does this in firefox helped.
     
    I was able to quickly duplicate the issue and trace back to a fairly recent change, seems that must have been the reason I did it the way it was done originally.  Corrections have been made to the source and propagated to all servers.
     
    Thank you for reporting this, please continue to keep me on my toes.  Your input makes TestMy.net.
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    mudmanc4 reacted to pcklutz in TMN Test Fails To Start   
    Here is another screenshot of a successful single-shot, combined test. The first transmission in the Task Manager display occurred when I initiated the test. Minutes later, the second transmission occurred when the test was finally run. What caused the long delay?

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    mudmanc4 reacted to pcklutz in TMN Test Fails To Start   
    TMN one-shot, combined test fails to start.  Have experienced this today on two computers (Dell Inspiron, i5 CPU, Win 8.1 and Gateway SX2801, 3 GHz Pentium, Win 7).  In about 15 minutes, the attached screenshot is all that happened. Is the problem mine or yours? Note the very small, periodic transmissions of ~0.01% network utilization on the Task Manager display. My ISP speedtest says connection is 82 Mbps down and 19 Mbps up and CNET speedtest shows 52 Mbps down so I do have a network connection

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    mudmanc4 got a reaction from CA3LE in TMN Test Fails To Start   
    @pcklutz Many times when something such as this occurs, it's a local issue. Such as a browser extension or add-on.
    Might want to try and use a different browser to have a look.
     
    Is that XP or 2k your using?
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    mudmanc4 got a reaction from CA3LE in TMN Test Fails To Start   
    Actually @pcklutz you may have found something here.
    @CA3LE , when initiating combined test, the test fails to start, I had to target (reset size) to get the combined test to run. *firefox linux* chromium = the test begins automatically.
    I'm still not ruling out firefox extension, I have uBlock Origin installed, but deactivated for testmy.net and all it's servers.
    No other extensions on this browser.
    Installed uBlock in chromium, no issues.
    Firing up a VM of windows 10 w/ firefox atm ..........
     
    Update:
    Fresh install firefox windows 10 [test does not initiate without clicking (reset size)]  -- though after you have read this I would dare bet you already know what it is.
    Test runs fine internet explorer as well as edge {btw second time touching 'edge'}
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    mudmanc4 got a reaction from Sean in Testmy.net member EBrown is interviewed by the BBC   
    Our very own @nanobot or EBrown has been interviewed by the BBC on Net Neutrality, here is what he had to say.
     
     
    Very nicely worded Elliot
     
    The full story can be found here
     
    To get more information as to the issues regarding net neutrality, visit or even join the EFF (Electronic Frontier Foundation)
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    mudmanc4 got a reaction from pipcan2 in my current speed with sky (uk) before i go fttc tomorrow   
    We've got you covered @psyber , sorry for the delay in approving your posts.
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    mudmanc4 got a reaction from OCG in Needing assistance with issues from WOW.   
    You can get a CSV from within your results page:
    First in the header look for 'My Results' - bottom right corner in this screenshot:

     
    Then you can see your graph
     
    Now look just below the graph, just above to the right of the specific results, and select how much data you wish to show on the graph, and or in the results, upper right corner in this screenshot:

     
    Then you can see under the graph 'export' bottom middle in this sceenshot:

     
    This will download a copy of your personal database. In my case, it looks something such as the following (some data excluded):

     
     
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    mudmanc4 got a reaction from Pgoodwin1 in Up/Down Load Speed   
    Dhaka to Tokyo is roughly ~4800KM as well as an underseas cable, I would visit testmy.net/mirror and test a few other locations for good measure. Not that you will not have a long way to go, but you could find a better route than what you have while testing.
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    mudmanc4 got a reaction from OneLove in Please Help Me Resolve An Issue   
    By the looks of your recent tests, it would appear there are other types of games going on there.
     
    I would suggest there is heavy download / upload activity, which could then suggest that when you yourself see slowdowns and disconnects or time out issues,  someone is torrenting data at that time. ( In other words, downloading and then sharing files / data publicly )
     
     As normal gaming would most likely not consume ~5Mbps upload , nor effect any normal web browsing on another machine, at the speeds your connection is showing.
     
    I would also suggest he knows quite a bit more than you think.
     
     
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    mudmanc4 reacted to spudler_t in Closest back to back / Most consistent speed   
    Ooops did not do something correct no Speed test came up in last post

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    mudmanc4 got a reaction from Pgoodwin1 in Effect of non-static ip address on test records   
    @carref43 , I've added a graph of all tests taken from you connection ID logged in or not.
    I see you've just recently joined however. Make sure you are logged in while testing.
     
    Nice, steady test results by the way
     
    No testmy.net does not require a static IP to log results, however members have their own database. Since you were likely not a member since running the tests you did, therefore not logged in, the tests are not saved in your database.
     
    There could possible be means to recover older results, @CA3LE would be the guy to discuss this with.
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    mudmanc4 reacted to ed_1960 in Introducing myself   
    Hi everyone!!
    I´m ed_1960 and I´m a newcomer. I wanted to join this community because in the past I´ve had quite a few problems with different ISPs. Many of them claim internet speed connections that are not true. By joining this community I hope to learn how internet connections are measured and how to track them, so I´ll have a tool I can use and trust next time I feel I´m not getting the INTERNET speed I´m paying for. Also, I´d like to get to know some other people who I can share information with in order to enrich my little knowledge of INTERNET connections as a whole.
     
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    mudmanc4 reacted to bongrat in glad i found this.   
    best speedtest site out hands down.
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    mudmanc4 got a reaction from hillycat in results explanation   
    @hillycat, Chances are the satellite beam is loaded with customers to the max, so each time someone or several customers are using the network for something other than email and browsing, the connection is saturated.
     
    Search around for a DSL provider in your area, then come back to testmy.net before getting a plan, and search for results in your area.
     
    testmy.net has a very large database to query results from.
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    mudmanc4 got a reaction from Gio Bacareza in guide to choosing servers   
    Hi @Gio Bacareza,
    There really in my opinion is not set guideline.
    The way I use testmy.net is to first test the closest server to my current location. Getting a baseline average of how the local or regional flow reacts.
     
    Then I'll branch further outward, testing the ISP peers to verify how well their infrastructure is connected, quality wise.
    With this, over time I can determine network loads, time of the load if any, and availability.
    At the same time I'll test the furthest locations of the mirrors, this accomplishes how well the top tier ISP peering is connected (backbones), or main arteries connecting global networks.
     
    It takes quite some time to get a rational image (as in records stored in your personal database here at testmy.net) as well as a mental image of network paths, usability as well as an availability baseline compared to others in your area, and worldwide. You can however shortcut to what is already in the public database, [https://testmy.net/country] which is compromised of all tests taken at testmy.net on a granular level of geography, country, ISP (and much more)  for informational purposes to use against your test results.
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    mudmanc4 got a reaction from hillycat in Hi, new user here. Confused about My Results..   
    The type of connection you have, will lease and expire connections based on end device connectivity, or usage.
    In other words, the IP address assigned to your device, is dynamic, meaning it is not specific to you. But will be used repeatedly on everyone connecting to the beam. 
     
    In order to better track your results here at testmy.net, make sure you are logged in when testing. As you have yet to test, while being logged in. At that point, you have the ability to control what stays and what goes, within your database. As well as only your test results being shown, when you index through your results.
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    mudmanc4 got a reaction from Motandme in U.S. average Internet speed is 22.6 Mbps? (source wanted)   
    I'll make the hypothesis that there have recently been tests run which are above the average, where the results might be well above the average, and in a sense, skewing the averaged equation. But not really incorrect, considering the results would be one if not the most 'live' or up to the minute correct mean that can be found.
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    mudmanc4 got a reaction from IrishKing in Closest back to back / Most consistent speed   
    @IrishKing , Head over to testmy.net/mirror and set the test to run from New_York
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    mudmanc4 got a reaction from CA3LE in Which ISP to go for ADSL line in Bedfordview   
    Your spot on there boss, it would be tremendously useful for a better UX through UI to the database.
     

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    mudmanc4 got a reaction from Pgoodwin1 in Connection with another country   
    Good question, have her access testmy.net and run a few speed tests, making sure Dallas is the test server.
    Mirrors can be found here testmy.net/mirror
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    mudmanc4 reacted to CA3LE in Which ISP to go for ADSL line in Bedfordview   
    Note: you can also do this for states.
     
    Examples:
     
    Arizona download speed city rank with a minimum of 5000 recent results.
         https://testmy.net/staterank/az/down/5000
    California download speed city rank with a minimum of 5000 recent results.
         https://testmy.net/staterank/ca/down/5000
    Colorado download speed city rank with a minimum of 5000 recent results.
         https://testmy.net/staterank/co/down/5000
     
     
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    mudmanc4 reacted to CA3LE in Which ISP to go for ADSL line in Bedfordview   
    Actually @mudmanc4 that lists all the hosts with "za" anywhere in the name.
     
    Here's
    https://testmy.net/list?q=ZA&sortType=down&partner=&countrySrch=1&stateSrch=&minTestCount=1000
     
    I'm not sure if that functionality is even easy to find here.  I'll make sure that it's easier to find soon.
     
    For now, here's a URL shortcut to make your own queries.
     
    https://testmy.net/countryrank/us/down/20000  
    /countryrank   (base URL)
    /us  (change this to the two letter country code you'd like to query)
    /down (if you'd like to rank upload instead change this to /up)
    /20000 (this is the minimum recent test count... helps filter out the less popular results, which makes for better data.  Smaller cities can appear much higher or lower because of the smaller sample size.)
     
    In this way you can create the link above for ZA
    https://testmy.net/countryrank/za/down/1000  
    You can also look directly at Bellfordview, ZA -- look at the ISP Rank tab
     

     
    Also look at the Speed Test Log using the button below the graph.
     

     
    Not very many results in Bellfordview so I would look also at the cities nearby.  Like Germiston, ZA  (I'm not sure of the area, you'd know probably know better [larger] cities to search for in your area.  You can search on TestMy.net but personally I just use google and search for "Germiston ZA testmy.net" or any other city.)
     

     
    Repeat that for some other cities nearby.  If you keep seeing Telkom Internet [www.telkom.co.za] on top it can be safe to say they're your best choice in the area, especially if there is as much difference as we've seen in the first two cities.  
     
    There may be less popular, faster choices so make sure you look at the Speed Test Log and tell TMN ranking to 'Show All' -- this setting will be remembered for subsequent queries.

     
    So actually, upon closer inspection... I'd check out Internet Solutions [www.is.co.za] first, especially if you see them coming up high on the list allot on the other major cities in the area.
     
    Just because the sheep mostly flock to one pasture doesn't mean the grass is actually better.  They may not have found the other meadow yet, they may just want to stick with what they know or they may just tend to go where the other sheep go. Sometimes the less popular choice is really the better one.
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    mudmanc4 reacted to xs1 in Changed Ethernet, splitter and coaxial and my speed is slower now?!   
    Id put the old splitter back in and retest. I've had shit luck with splitters over the years and found that the original one that come with the setup works the best. 
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    mudmanc4 reacted to paladin in Manual download testing   
    Hello CA3LE:
    Long time since on forum. Still test on here Quite often. This is still the BEST site for me.
    I can't get on here much as I am sole caretaker for my Wife who has short term memory loss.
    Thanks for the great site and Happy New Year.
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