Measurement of the data transfer rate is possible using specialized services available on the Internet, or through special programs that can be downloaded from the Internet. Checking the baud rate allows you to diagnose some problems with the Internet channel or calculate the approximate time to download a specific file from a remote server.
Online services
Go to any site to check your baud rate. One of the most popular resources for determining internet speed is Speedtest. The service allows you to calculate the data transfer rate depending on the distance of the server. One of the features of the site is the implementation of the ability to independently set the server against which you want to test the channel and check the speed of information download.
Go to the official service page. A world map will be presented to you. The green area will mark the region you are in. Select any point on the map against which you want to test. This point can be your city, a settlement in neighboring regions, or any data center located abroad. After specifying a suitable city, testing of speed indicators will begin. With the help of the service, the speed of data transmission and reception will be assessed, as well as the rating of your provider relative to other Internet companies in the region, country or world will be set. With Speedtest you can also test the data transmission channel on mobile devices. The service also provides a range of mobile applications for iOS, Android and Windows Mobile.
Among the alternative resources for testing the data transmission speed of the Internet channel, 2ip can be noted, which has a simplified functionality and makes calculations regarding its own servers. The site allows you to identify quite accurate indicators, which will be enough for general diagnostics of the connection.
Programs
Among the applications that must be installed on a computer before use, Line Speed Meter and NetworX can be noted. The programs make it possible to accurately measure the connection speed, calculate the average and peak values and save them in a separate file. Also, applications make it possible to track statistics of transmitted and received data over the time of working with the network. A feature of applications for testing the Internet is that they are able to run in the background and track user activity while downloading files and working in the browser. Thus, the program manages to get real indicators when working in a network with different servers and sites.
To install the program, go to the developer's official website and download the installer. Run the resulting file and complete the installation of the application according to the instructions on the screen. Using the shortcut created on the desktop, launch the application, click Start or the corresponding button to start monitoring the Internet connection. Minimize the program and continue browsing the Internet. Return to the app to view the desired baud rate information. All necessary information will be displayed in the main window of the program. If you want to perform a quick test of the connection, press the Start Test button and wait until the results are received.
