Thread: 300M Speed Tests Vary. Why?
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Old 03-11-2017, 11:33   #2
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Re: Speed Tests Vary. Why?

All sorts of reasons can lead to variable speed test results. The four that jump to mind straight away, you may already have eliminated, so ignore this if you have.

1. Were all other users of your broadband disconnected for both tests, e.g. other kit in the building or applications on your kit?

2. Is your processor up to flash speed testers? An inadequate processor might produce odd spikes during the tests and variable results. Use task manager during a test just to see how much processor speed is being used. If it is up in the 80% / 90% range then that could be your problem.

3. Was your testing done at the same time every day. Perhaps it was in peak usage time. If you are in a contended / oversubscribed area the bandwidth available to you may vary over a short period of time.

4. Are you connected to your router / modem by wifi or by ethernet cable? If the former, then that could be the problem. Wifi signal can vary greatly over a short time. Ethernet cable, especially if you have Cat5e works better.
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