I tried to do a speed test for the first time and got this message..........
"Invalid session.
This usually happens if you click the back button after taking a test, or if your provider uses a proxy cache.
If you think this is an error, please try disabling any anti-virus/firewall/anti-spyware software before taking the test as it may be interfering."
Does anyone else get this message, I don't like the idea of disabling my security programs? I wanted to help keep IDNet's speed rating up on this site where they are still the fastest at 8Mbps!
It's not happened to me, Noreen, but I haven't done a speed test over there for a while. There used to be a problem with IDNet IP addresses being classed as foreign (which they're not), but I haven't heard of this one. I'll go take a look in a moment.
You need to register and login - then it works.
That simple. Thanks, Colin. :)
Thanks Colin. Just had another look, where do you register?
I do a speed test there on a regular basis, it must help IDNet's figures, my speed is always over 6500 and usually nearer 7000. ;)
( Sorry Rik ).. ;)
That's OK, I'm getting used to the idea of living with a 2000 profile. :'(
Did you have to be registered there, Inactive? If so where did you register?
Go to the Message Board, there's a button at the top. Personally I never use them - don't like the site!
Quote from: Noreen on Oct 29, 2007, 10:59:22
Did you have to be registered there, Inactive? If so where did you register?
Sorry Noreen, I just could not remember where I registered, however your question has now been answered.
Oh well, I don't think that I'll bother then. Thanks again Colin.
No probs Noreen. The speedtests I mostly use are
http://www.speedtest.bbmax.co.uk/
http://www.speedtest.net/
However, I get the most accurate results by setting a large file to download
http://www.btopenworld.com/speedtest/
and then watching the speed with NetStat Live (http://www.analogx.com/contents/download/network/nsl.htm), which is a great little program.
I was only interested in trying to help boost the IDNet results on that site, thanks Colin.
Quote from: Noreen on Oct 29, 2007, 11:26:48
I was only interested in trying to help boost the IDNet results on that site, thanks Colin.
That is the only reason that I go there, I just love rubbing it in that their " Top ISP's " cannot match the speed of IDNet. ;)
Quote from: Inactive on Oct 29, 2007, 11:41:09
I just love rubbing it in that their " Top ISP's " cannot match the speed of IDNet. ;)
Ah well, best I don't go there then. I rarely get above 1MB.
I've just got this result! ;D
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Grrrrrrrrrrrr... I can never quite get over the 7000 mark.. ;D
I have trouble getting over the 2,000 mark. :'(
Don't want to rub salt into the wounds, Rik, but I've just got this ;): -
(http://www.speedtest.net/result/197030472.png) (http://www.speedtest.net)
You really know how to hit below the belt, Ray. ;)
TBH, I accept my speeds. Of course, I would like a faster connection, but I've got twice the speed of any of my neighbours, so until I move, I'll live with it.
Mind you, if I see BT putting in new cables, I'll be doing my best to bribe my way on! ;D
Sorry folks... (http://pc-pals.com/pics/smileys/evil8.gif)
(http://www.speedtest.net/result/197083699.png) (http://www.speedtest.net)
I smell a fish. :) :'(
So do I! Mine can't be accurate. Here's the London server: ::)
(http://www.speedtest.net/result/197088013.png) (http://www.speedtest.net)
You sure you're not on a T1 line??? :)
You've seen my line stats - doesn't make sense, does it?
I think it just goes to demonstrate that speed tests are not a good test of speed!
Quote from: Si6776 on Oct 29, 2007, 17:11:49
Sorry folks... (http://pc-pals.com/pics/smileys/evil8.gif)
(http://www.speedtest.net/result/197083699.png) (http://www.speedtest.net)
You can't go above 7150 (as that is what BT limit the connection from your exchange to ISP to) ...
(http://www.speedtest.net/result/194862913.png) (http://www.speedtest.net)
I know my reading is false, but how is it explained?
Most speedtests simulate a download, by a variety of methods. It could just be that that site uses a mthod that wildly inflates the speed you see. I'm convinced that some speed test sites want to give you a high figure so that you'll use them more often.
Basically I only use the one test site so that I can occasionally compare my results for my connection. In that case, presuming that the technicalities of the test site remain the same, I think that they serve a purpose. I was pleased that the result posted yesterday was the highest ever achieved by my connection and was considerably higher than when I was with f2s LLU using the same test site. :)
I agree with your approach, Noreen. Speed tests are best taken, imo, as indicators of trend rather than absolute values. Using the same site will give you a view of what your connection is doing over a period.