How is the speed test performed?
Speedtest is nothing but checking the speed of your internet connection in your PC or laptop.It mainly checks the download speed ie the speed of data transfer from the server to your computer and upload speed ie the speed of data transfer from your computer to the server.The test can be performed just by visiting the sites like Scanmyspeed.com and carry on the test .Here they measure your internet speed in terms of Mbps.
The speed test uses software built by Ookla Net Metrics (www.ookla.com). When the speed test runs, it passes a small binary file back and forth (to test both upload and download speed) between your computer and a server in Seattle, WA to estimate your connection speed. Speed test results are provided for illustrative purposes only and no warranty or guarantee about their accuracy, timeliness or reliability is expressed or implied. Speed test results may be effected by numerous variables such as: viruses; automatic updating; low memory capacity; processor capabilities; the type and capabilities of the operating system; the version and configuration of the web browser software used; capabilities of a router; other computers or other devices in the home network; type of WiFi used; other devices wireless devices such as cordless phones or adjacent networks; the distance from the consumer’s computer to the WiFi access point; and whether and what type of WiFi encryption is used, etc. Routing
