Frequently Asked Questions
Most frequent questions and answers
What is Ping / Latency ?
Ping/latency ping is the time it takes for a packet of data to be sent to the destination, and return back to the device the test is being run on. This test determines the latency of your internet connection. The higher the value of your ping/latency the slower you will experience your internet connection. Ping/Latency is also commonly referred to as “Lag” on a line. Ping is measured in milliseconds (ms).
What is Jitter ?
Jitter is defined as a variation in the delay of received packets. … Due to network congestion, improper queuing, or configuration errors, this steady stream can become lumpy, or the delay between each packet can vary instead of remaining constant
What does the Download Speed Test result mean?
The download speed is how fast you can pull data from the server to you. Most connections are designed to download much faster than they upload, since the majority of online activity, like loading web pages or streaming videos, consists of downloads. Download speed is measured in megabits per second (Mbps).
What does the Upload Speed Test result mean?
The upload speed is how fast you send data. Uploading is necessary for sending requests to the internet, sending files via email, or in using video-chat to talk to someone else online. Upload speed is measured in megabits per second (Mbps).