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    What speed does your wireless actually pump out?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by dietcokefiend, Jan 12, 2006.

  1. dietcokefiend

    dietcokefiend DietGreenTeaFiend

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    To start off you are going to need these 2 things

    First: Everest System info tool
    You can download this from the companies website. The trial version will work just fine.

    http://www.lavalys.com/products/download.php?pid=5&dlid=3&lang=en

    Second: You will need an additional computer to transfer some large file off of. Preferably large (500-700meg). It is best if this computer is hooked up directly to the access point or router with a cable. This means any lag or slowdown is just from your single wireless computer, and not both combined.


    Now for the instructions.

    Install the trial version of Everest Ultimate. Start the program, and go to the "Network" tab on the side. Click that, and on the section to the right, select "Windows Network". Now in the new window area, at the top it will probably list 2 or more cards. Pick the wireless card, and select it.

    Now you need to have a large file shared on each computer. Once that is ready, test your computers transfer speed. Take your file, and drag it into the shared folder on your other computer. With it transfering, look at the circled section below on your everest window. The larger number is the speed that the file is being sent at. It will vary a bit with network traffic.

    Now test the receiving speed. Find the large file you setup on your other computer, and drag/drop it onto your desktop. Look at the Everest window again, and write down the larger number like before.

    Now you have an idea of what your actual network speed is, not just the theoretical speed. I use this when aiming antennas, because if the reception goes up or down, the speed will vary on the fly, as the router throttles the connection.

    Example Shot: Note that I jsut set this up testing my wired connection, so it will end up being a bit faster than your wireless speeds will show. I just needed a quick example shot to show you guys what to look for :)

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    dietcokefiend, Jan 12, 2006
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  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I didn't bother booting my 2nd computer so I just leeched a few things from Bit Torrent(anime :eek: unlisenced of course!)

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    edit: Oh, I'm an idiot, pump OUT?!

    I'll do that, upload stuff to ftp lol

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    coriolis, Jan 12, 2006
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