473,406 Members | 2,220 Online
Bytes | Software Development & Data Engineering Community
Post Job

Home Posts Topics Members FAQ

Join Bytes to post your question to a community of 473,406 software developers and data experts.

How to find out internet connection speed ?

I recently visited a site
http://us.mcafee.com/root/speedometer/default.asp
which find out the connection speed .
Can any body explain how(logic) to do it ?
Can i do that using php ?
Please help .
Thank You .

Jul 17 '05 #1
2 4080
One quick glance of an experienced eye allowed to understand the blurred
and almost unreadable m0********@yahoo.com's handwriting:
I recently visited a site
http://us.mcafee.com/root/speedometer/default.asp
which find out the connection speed .
Can any body explain how(logic) to do it ?
Can i do that using php ?
Please help .
Thank You .


Have you actually performed the test? Because if so, you would get
redirected to:
http://us.mcafee.com/root/speedometer/test_0150.asp
and there you could read:

"2. How did you calculate my Internet connection speed?
Your Internet connection speed was calculated with 1 or 2 tests,
depending on how fast your computer received the first file.
We performed the first test by sending a 150KB file to your computer and
recording the amount of time it took for your computer to receive it.
If it took your computer 1.0 seconds or longer to receive the file, then
the first test calculation provided your final result.
If your computer took less than 1.0 seconds to receive the file, then we
performed the second test. Based on the first test calculation, you were
redirected to another Web page with either 600KB, 1.5MB or 3.0MB of
data. The time it took for your computer to download that Web page was
then recorded."

Cheers
Mike
Jul 17 '05 #2
Thanks .How to write code that will perform that in php ? what function
can I use ?

Jul 17 '05 #3

This thread has been closed and replies have been disabled. Please start a new discussion.

Similar topics

2
by: Mark D. Thompson | last post by:
I'd like to know how to implement a program which measures how fast a user's internet connection speed is? Thanks.
4
by: Peter Flynn | last post by:
I'm having trouble finding example code to detect the presence of an Internet connection. It doesn't seem to be a very frequently asked question, as all I need is the answer yes or no (is the user...
8
by: Jozef | last post by:
Hello, Is there a way to test that an internet connection exists and that you are able to see the webserver before performing any connections? The reason being, when I try to connect to an SQL...
3
by: Jonny | last post by:
Hi, Please could you tell me how to check for an internet connection in C. I'm using Windows 2000. Many Thanks, Jonny
4
by: Bluetears76 | last post by:
I want to find out what is the internet connection type of my computer. i.e. Am i connected via 56K modem, DSL, Cable, T1, T2, T3. Or if i am in a Lan, what is the connection type on the gateway? ...
0
by: Preben Zacho | last post by:
Anyone has a simple (if possible) code example that demonstrates how to measure the down- and upload speed of your internet connection? Cheers PZ
0
by: Arthur | last post by:
Hi, I am trying to write a windows service in VC++.NET 2003, the task of this server is to detect the kind of internet connection and if there is a connection send some file and do something. ...
2
sharyn
by: sharyn | last post by:
Is there any way I can determine my internet connection speed in python? or possibly in any other language? I've been looking around, but haven't found anything yet.
0
Ali Rizwan
by: Ali Rizwan | last post by:
Hi all, I m facing a big problem... How can i detect that either the internet connection id dialup or is on LAN or is their both connection exists...... and what is the connection speed. And is...
0
by: Charles Arthur | last post by:
How do i turn on java script on a villaon, callus and itel keypad mobile phone
0
BarryA
by: BarryA | last post by:
What are the essential steps and strategies outlined in the Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) roadmap for aspiring data scientists? How can individuals effectively utilize this roadmap to progress...
1
by: nemocccc | last post by:
hello, everyone, I want to develop a software for my android phone for daily needs, any suggestions?
1
by: Sonnysonu | last post by:
This is the data of csv file 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 2 3 2 3 3 the lengths should be different i have to store the data by column-wise with in the specific length. suppose the i have to...
0
marktang
by: marktang | last post by:
ONU (Optical Network Unit) is one of the key components for providing high-speed Internet services. Its primary function is to act as an endpoint device located at the user's premises. However,...
0
jinu1996
by: jinu1996 | last post by:
In today's digital age, having a compelling online presence is paramount for businesses aiming to thrive in a competitive landscape. At the heart of this digital strategy lies an intricately woven...
0
by: Hystou | last post by:
Overview: Windows 11 and 10 have less user interface control over operating system update behaviour than previous versions of Windows. In Windows 11 and 10, there is no way to turn off the Windows...
0
tracyyun
by: tracyyun | last post by:
Dear forum friends, With the development of smart home technology, a variety of wireless communication protocols have appeared on the market, such as Zigbee, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc. Each...
0
agi2029
by: agi2029 | last post by:
Let's talk about the concept of autonomous AI software engineers and no-code agents. These AIs are designed to manage the entire lifecycle of a software development project—planning, coding, testing,...

By using Bytes.com and it's services, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

To disable or enable advertisements and analytics tracking please visit the manage ads & tracking page.