The Ultimate Network Speed Monitoring Tool
Continuous network speed and quality monitoring to understand how fast your data is flowing.
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Real-Time
Network Speed Monitoring
Understand if you’re getting the Internet performance & bandwidth you’re paying for.
We always hear people talk about speed when referring to network performance—how fast are applications running or how quickly can you upload or download files. That’s because speed is one of the easiest network metrics to understand.
Network Speed is the speed at which data is transferred between two devices on a network and is usually measured in bits per second (bps). It is usually a result of latency, jitter, packet loss, throughput, and theoretical bandwidth.
If your network's bandwidth and performance are optimal, you should reach the speed you expect. SpeedTests validate the overall performance of your network, ensuring it operates efficiently and delivers the speed you're paying for. But, if speed issues arise, it's time to take action.
To accurately identify and address these issues, Obkio's Network and Speed Monitoring Tool monitors both network performance and speed. This comprehensive approach allows you to pinpoint the root cause of any problems affecting your network's speed and performance.
No Matter Your Network Issue
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Obkio's solution is designed to be the easiest network monitoring tool on the market, making it the ideal choice for businesses of all sizes, from IT professionals working from home to managing the complexities of large-scale corporate networks.
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Deploy Network Speed Monitoring in Minutes
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When it comes to network performance, speed is crucial! With Obkio, deploying your Network Speed Monitoring Tool is quick. Measure speed and quality in just 10 minutes with our easy-to-follow onboarding wizard, ensuring a swift setup and immediate access to all premium features during your 14-day free trial.
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Measure Internet & Network Speed With Scheduled SpeedTests
Continuously monitor network speed with real-time and historical insights.
Speedtest tools only tell you how fast your network is performing when you run that speedtest, which isn’t super helpful when measuring performance or quality. Obkio’s comprehensive network performance and network speed monitoring tool allows you to run SpeedTests and correlate the data with other network performance metrics to dive deeper.
Use Obkio’s scheduled speedtests at predefined intervals to measure speed hourly, every 2, 3, and so on. Each scheduled test randomly selects a minute within the hour to distribute speedtests evenly.
The speed represents the available throughput, which is what's left unused and accessible when you conduct a speedtest. For example, if your network has an available bandwidth of 100 Mbps but your current throughput is 50 Mbps, the speedtest measures how much of the remaining 50 Mbps is being utilized.
What Are Your Actual Network Speed Measurements?
Analyze the data to identify if your network speed is lower than expected.
To understand Network speed, let's think of a water flowing through pipes. Bandwidth is the size of the pipe, determining how much water can flow at once. Throughput is the actual amount of water that flows through the pipe in a given time. The speed is the flow rate of the water through the pipe
The same thing happens in a network. Obkio’s SpeedTests will give you the exact speed measurement of data flowing between two points in your network by taking into consideration your theoretical capacity (bandwidth), and your available capacity (throughput).
It's important to know your expected theoretical bandwidth and then compare it with your actual speed to gauge if you're meeting expectations. If you're falling short of your expected speed, it's crucial to identify the reasons behind it - and this is where the diagnosis starts.
Troubleshoot & Diagnose Network Speed Issues Slowing You Down
Pinpoint when the network speed issues began.
So your network is slower than expected - what's next? Start troubleshooting with Obkio's Network Speed Monitoring software to pinpoint when speed issues occurred. Analyze speedtest results, real-time monitoring dashboards, historical data, and alerts to pinpoint moments when your actual network speed fell short of expectations.
When you conduct a speedtest, you're only measuring speed between two specific points, from point A to point B. However, to understand your network's true performance, Obkio analyzes metrics like throughput, packet loss, and latency on our Network Response Time Graph to give you visibility of your overall network performance and highlight when network issues affecting your network speed occurred.
Uncover Where Network Speed Issues Are Happening
Pinpoint if network speed issues are happening in your network or your ISP’s network.
If your speedtest results record lower speeds than expected, it's crucial to pinpoint where the issue is coming from. When troubleshooting network speed issues, it's essential to determine whether the problem lies within your network or your Internet Service Provider's (ISP) network.
Use Obkio to detect any congestion or resource-related issues within your network. If you’re network isn't the culprit, use Obkio’s Visual Traceroute Tool to trace the network path and identify potential bottlenecks further along the route, potentially within your ISP's network infrastructure.
Find the Causes of Network Speed Issues
Obkio’s Network Speed Monitoring software uncovers the source of the problem.
Now that you've discovered that your network speed isn't meeting your expectations, the next crucial step is to determine the reason behind it. Obkio's Network and Speed Monitoring tool is your solution for uncovering the root cause, allowing you to troubleshoot internally or seek answers from your ISP. This way, you'll have the evidence needed to troubleshoot low network speed due to:
Network Congestion
Network congestion occurs when there is a high volume of data traffic on the network, leading to slowdowns and reduced speed for all users sharing the network.
Latency
Latency refers to the delay in data transmission between devices. High latency can slow down network speed as it takes longer for data packets to travel back and forth.
Packet Loss
Packet loss occurs when data packets fail to reach their destination. This loss of data can lead to retransmissions, causing delays and reducing overall network speed.
Inadequate Bandwidth
If your ISP doesn't provide sufficient bandwidth, it can result in slow network speeds, especially when multiple devices are using the network simultaneously.
Network Device Issues
Problems with network devices such as routers, switches, or cables can also contribute to low network speed by causing interruptions or inefficiencies in data transmission.
Optimize Your Network Speed
(For Now)
Measure and optimize your network speed with Obkio's Monitoring Tool.
Take control of your network's performance with Obkio's Network Speed Monitoring tool to determine if you're receiving the network speed you expect, and, if not, to identify the root cause of the issue. With proactive alerts and continuous monitoring of network speed, Obkio keeps you ahead of potential network issues, optimizing speed usage for improved network operations.
It's not a matter of if speed limitations will arise, when when.
Obkio acknowledges the dynamic nature of network demands, empowering you to proactively manage speed usage and effectively respond to future network challenges.
Network Speed Reports:
Obkio's tool provides you with detailed reports with all your speedtest results. Identify potential speed issues in real-time and take immediate action to optimize speed usage and minimize any impact on your network.
Continuous Network Speed Monitoring:
Obkio's tool continuously monitors your network speed to ensure consistent performance. Improve long-term network efficiency by addressing speed issues promptly and preventing future interruptions.
Conquering Network Issues with
Expert Insights and Effective Strategies
Welcome to our blog, where we address the common challenge of identifying network issues and provide you with effective solutions. At times, network problems can be elusive, causing disruptions, performance bottlenecks, and frustration. But fret not, because we are here to help. Our team of experts has extensive experience in tackling network issues head-on, and we are excited to share our knowledge and insights with you.
