Wire World Of America 1800 Monitoring your Internet connection, Using Broadband Link diagnostics

Monitoring your Internet connection

Click the Monitor Internet connection link to launch the Speed Meter.The Speed Meter measures the actual rate at which data is coming into (Incoming Kbps) and going out of (Outgoing Kbps) your system. It measures real-time data throughput in Kilobits per second and displays in one-second intervals. This data rate can differ from the reported speed of your broadband connection due to many factors, including traffic to the Web site or the speed of the Web servers at the site you are visiting.

Note: The Speed Meter requires that your browser support Java 2.

Using Broadband Link diagnostics

The Broadband Link Diagnostics page displays an itemized list of your broadband connection’s current status (DSL Synchronization, G.DMT ATM Signal, PVC and IP Connection, and DNS Communication). To update the broadband link detailed status, click REFRESH. To run a full test of your broadband link, click TEST. The test will take several minutes, during which time you will not be able to access the Internet.

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