What are the Internet connection specifications for my computer to run RealTick properly?
We recommend at least a broadband connection, such as DSL or cable. RealTick will also work with a satellite connection. The important thing to remember with your Internet connection is that you must have ping times less than 250ms. Generally speaking, the lower the ping times, the better. How to Check Your Ping Times: Note: This assumes your computer is turned on, and you have successfully dialed in to your internet connection. 1. Click the Start button. A menu appears. 2. From the Start menu, click on Run. The Run dialog will appear. 3. In the Open field of the Run dialog, type in the letters “cmd.” A black box, called the Command Prompt, should appear.. 4. In the Command Prompt, type “ping beacon.taltrade.com.” Press the Enter key on your keyboard. This runs a program which sends 4 test packets of information to a computer named beacon.taltrade.com. This computer should be reachable from anywhere in the Internet. If the command has run successfully, you should see four lines beginni
