How To Check Internet Speed
Are you experiencing slow internet? How can you check and what can you do to change it.
Besides the computers' operating system, Internet speed may determine the productivity of your employees in the office. Staff morale might also be depended on your business infrastructure, including technological infrastructure.
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To check your speed test, you can utilize free sites such Fast.com and Speedtest by Ookla.
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An average speed test would be 40 Mbps, so you'd want your Internet Speed results to show this or faster. Depending on the nature of your business, a good Internet speed also depends on how many people and devices are using the connection at one time.
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General web browsing and emailing: 10-50 Mbps would suffice
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Video Conferencing: 10-20 Mbps is typically enough for clear video calls on platforms like Skype or Zoom
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Multiple devices: 100 Mbps if considered fast enough for connecting multiple devices at one go
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Large files downloads: 200 Mbps would be the recommended speed for sending large files
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We would recommend carrying out some troubleshooting steps when you experience network issues or if you would like to check how your network can perform optimally. There are a few things you might want to try, such as:
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Restart your devices
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Connect with an Ethernet (LAN) cable
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Check for Internet outage
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Check for loose wires and cables
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Update software
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Move your router elsewhere
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Alternatively, you can read up "How to Troubleshoot Internet Issues (Click Here)".
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If these steps are too complex to follow or if you simply would like someone else to do it for you, reach out to us at +65 6929 6324 and we'll be happy to improve your IT infrastructure and increase your business' productivity.