The Advanced
Speed Test Tool for IT Pros
Is your network speed up to speed? Test network speed & troubleshoot with performance monitoring.
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Take Control of Your Network Speed with Obkio's Powerful Speed Test Tool
The Ultimate Speed Testing Tool for IT Pros – Test, Troubleshoot, and Optimize Network Performance in Minutes
When it comes to network performance, speed is one of the most critical and easily understood metrics. Whether uploading large files or accessing applications, network speed directly impacts your experience.
Obkio’s advanced speed test tool helps IT professionals like you gain deep insights into your network's performance, ensuring you're getting the speed you're paying for. You can visualize your speed test results in real-time with dynamic graphs, and if your network isn’t meeting expectations, the speed test quickly pinpoints issues, helping you to take action promptly.
Network speed is determined by several factors such as latency, packet loss, and bandwidth, and Obkio's tool tests these variables to give you a clear picture of your network's health. If your network isn’t performing as expected, the speed test helps you diagnose issues quickly.
What sets Obkio apart is our integration of continuous network performance monitoring alongside the speed test. With this approach, Obkio empowers you to identify bottlenecks, troubleshoot effectively, and optimize your network performance like a pro. This way you're not just measuring network speed but also gaining deeper insights into your overall network health.
How Obkio’s Speed Test Tool Works
Learn the Key Components Behind Obkio's Advanced Speed Testing Approach.
What Are Speed Tests and How Do They Work?
Speed tests assess your network's performance by measuring key metrics such as download speed, upload speed, and latency These tests work by transmitting small data packets between your device and a remote server. The time taken for these packets to travel back and forth is then used to calculate the speed.
What Sets Obkio’s Speed Test Tool Apart
Obkio takes speed testing to the next level by using iPerf and a smart mix of Public and local Monitoring Agents to give you super-accurate results.
Obkio’s speed test tool uses iPerf to simulate real file transfers, offering a far more accurate representation of network performance compared to basic testing methods. By incorporating both Public and Local Network Monitoring Agents, Obkio allows you to test your network both locally and between different locations around the world.
Public Monitoring Agents are pre-deployed over the Internet. So you can monitor between your local network and the Internet, while local Monitoring Agents help monitor internal network speed. This combo gives you precise insights into both network speed and bandwidth performance, making Obkio’s tests way more reliable than your average online speed test tool.
Speed Tests Are Just the Start – Go Further with Network Monitoring
Go beyond just network speed. Obkio’s speed tests work in harmony with network performance monitoring data to pinpoint and resolve network issues.
Speed tests are a great starting point, but Obkio takes it further by seamlessly correlating speed tests with our Network Performance Monitoring (NPM) features. By linking speed test results with real-time NPM data, you gain a full picture of how performance issues like latency, jitter, and packet loss are affecting your network's speed.
This advanced visibility allows you to quickly identify the root causes of any network issues, making it easier to troubleshoot and optimize your network for improved performance and user experience.
Run Different Speed Test Types For More Accurate Results
Obkio’s speed test tool offers a range of testing options that go beyond traditional online tools.
Whether you need quick insights or detailed analysis, you can test whenever, wherever, and however you need. These tests not only measure network speed but also uncover the factors within your network impacting performance, enabling you to take targeted action.
On-Demand Speed Tests
Instantly run speed tests to measure network performance in real-time, perfect for immediate troubleshooting.
Scheduled Speed Tests
Automate speed tests at set intervals to continuously monitor network performance over time.
Speed Test Reports
Generate detailed reports based on scheduled tests, offering insights into trends and patterns to share with your team.
Speed Test Thresholds & Alerts
Set custom thresholds for speed metrics to trigger alerts when performance deviates from expectations, ensuring you’re always informed.
Speed Tests With Network Performance Metrics
Correlate speed test results with network performance metrics, such as latency, jitter, and packet loss, for a complete understanding of what’s affecting your network speed.
Deploy Speed Testing in Minutes
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With Obkio, getting started is fast and simple! Deploy our Speed Test Tool in just 10 minutes using our user-friendly onboarding wizard. Enjoy a seamless setup and full access to a variety of premium network performance monitoring features alongside your speed tests during a 14-day free trial. With this, you’re equipped to measure and analyze network speed and performance immediately.
Need expert guidance? Book a demo or onboarding session with our network professionals to maximize your monitoring potential.
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Run On-Demand or Scheduled Speed Tests
Easily run on-demand speed tests or set up speed tests are regularly scheduled intervals.
Traditional speed test tools only show how your network performs at the moment of testing, offering limited insight. With Obkio, you can go further by running on-demand speed tests for immediate results or scheduled speed tests at predefined intervals, such as hourly or every few hours. Each scheduled test runs randomly within its time frame to evenly distribute tests and provide a more accurate view of your network's performance.
2.1. Understand Your Network & Internet Speed
By integrating speed tests with Obkio’s full network monitoring suite, you can correlate speed test results with other performance metrics like latency and packet loss, providing a complete picture of your network's health.
Understand Network Speed and Bandwidth: Obkio measures the available throughput, which is the unused bandwidth accessible during the test. For instance, if your network’s total bandwidth is 100 Mbps and 50 Mbps is in use, the speed test evaluates the remaining 50 Mbps.
Customizable and Non-Disruptive Testing: Using Scheduled Speed Test Templates, you can plan tests that suit your workflow. Run speed tests at full capacity during off-hours for comprehensive data or at reduced capacity during the day to minimize disruption. These tests work seamlessly across public and local agents, allowing flexibility for your network's specific needs.
Smart Agent Assignment for Accuracy: When designing a speed test, Obkio assigns roles to agents – one acts as the client initiating the test, while the other acts as the server receiving the connection. If agents are busy, tests queue automatically, ensuring smooth operation without interruptions.
Visualize Your Speed Test Results
Gain instant insights with intuitive dashboards and widgets to see how your network speed is impacting your network performance.
With Obkio’s Internet speed test tool, interpreting your results is effortless. By offering clear and accessible visualizations, the tool helps you monitor and understand your network's performance at a glance.
View Results Where You Need Them
Access test results directly in the speed test feature for quick insights and use customizable alerts and reports to stay updated on network changes.
Leverage Dashboard Widgets for Deeper Analysis
Add Speed Test Widgets to your dashboards to track results over time. Widgets aggregate data from both scheduled and manual tests, displaying trends with helpful graphs and tooltips.
Analyze Your Speed Test Results
Now that you’ve run your speed tests, you’ll have all your results directly in Obkio’s app and dashboards. Take a moment to review them – are the results meeting your expectations, or is your network running slower than expected? This is the point where you’ll gain valuable insights into your network’s performance and identify areas that need attention.
Compare Actual Speeds to Expected Bandwidth
To understand your network speed, think of it like water flowing through pipes. Bandwidth is the pipe’s size, representing the maximum capacity. Throughput is the actual water (or data) flowing through the pipe. Obkio's speed tests measure the real data transfer speed, considering both your theoretical bandwidth and actual throughput.
4.1. Is Your Internet Speed Slower Than Expected?
It’s important to know your expected speed and compare it to your real-time results.
If your Interent speed isn’t as fast as you expected, or as is outlined in your ISP's SLA, Obkio's Internet Speed Test notifies you immediately.
Obkio allows you to configure minimum speed thresholds for your tests. This feature ensures you know when speeds fall below predefined standards. If your speed test results are under the expected minimum, the status will indicate a failure, enabling you to quickly spot issues and take action.
This level of customization helps you stay proactive and on top of performance gaps and becomes the first step in troubleshooting your network speed issues.
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4.2. What Are Good Internet Speed Test Results?
Whether you're browsing, gaming, streaming, or working remotely, knowing the ideal speeds for different activities can help you troubleshoot issues and improve your overall Internet experience.
For General Internet Use
- Download Speed: At least 25 Mbps for smooth browsing, HD streaming, and social media.
- Upload Speed: At least 3 Mbps for video calls and uploading files.
- Latency: Below 50 ms for seamless browsing and streaming.
For Business and Remote Work
- Download Speed: 50–100 Mbps or more for multiple users.
- Upload Speed: 10–20 Mbps for large file transfers or video calls.
- Latency: Below 20 ms for cloud apps and VoIP.
For VoIP and Video Conferencing
- Download/Upload Speed: 1–3 Mbps per call, depending on the platform.
- Latency: Below 150 ms for VoIP; below 50 ms for video calls.
- Jitter: Below 30 ms to avoid distortion.
- Packet Loss: Ideally 0%, but under 1% is acceptable.
Pinpoint the Source of Network Speed Issues
When network speed underperforms, you need to understand what's slowing you down. Is there an issue? When, where and why did it happen? Obkio has your answers.
When network speed drops below expectations, it's crucial to understand where the problem is coming from. Whether it’s within your network or an external issue, pinpointing the source is the first step toward a solution.
By correlating your speed test results with Obkio's comprehensive network performance monitoring features, you can dive into key metrics like throughput, packet loss, and latency to track down the issue. Real-time monitoring and historical data allow you to pinpoint when the speed began to drop.
If your internal network checks out and you’re still facing slow speeds, Obkio’s Visual Traceroute Tool allows you to trace the connection from your network all the way to your ISP. This helps you uncover potential bottlenecks or issues outside your network that may be affecting your speed, such as problems with the wider internet or your service provider.
Identify What’s Affecting Your Network Speed (And Speed Tests)
To truly understand what's impacting your network speed, it's important to consider various factors beyond speed test results.
Obkio helps you monitor all of these metrics to pinpoint which factors are affecting your network's performance. By analyzing your data with Obkio, you can identify the root cause of network speed issues, whether they lie within your network or with your ISP.
Network Congestion
High traffic on your network can cause congestion, reducing speed for all users. It’s essential to identify when your network is congested and if it's causing slowdowns.
Latency
High latency can introduce delays in data transmission, slowing down your network as data takes longer to travel.
Packet Loss
When data packets are lost during transmission, it can cause delays and the need for retransmissions, leading to a slower experience.
Inadequate Bandwidth
Limited bandwidth from your ISP can lead to slow speeds, especially when many devices are using the network simultaneously.
Network Device Issues
Problems with routers, switches, or cables can cause interruptions and inefficiencies, negatively impacting network speed.
Correlate Your Speed Tests with Comprehensive Network Performance Monitoring
Use both speed tests and network performance monitoring together to effectively troubleshoot network problems and improve performance
Keep Scheduled Speed Tests Running
Once you’ve conducted initial speed tests, it’s essential to keep track of your network performance over time. Set up scheduled speed tests at regular intervals – whether daily, weekly, or monthly – so you can continuously monitor any fluctuations in network speed. This ongoing analysis will ensure that you’re always aware of your network’s performance and can take timely action when problems arise.
Speed Isn’t Everything
While speed tests give you a snapshot of your network speed, they don’t capture all critical performance metrics like latency, jitter, or packet loss. To get a more complete understanding of your network’s health, combine your speed test results with Obkio’s Network Performance Monitoring (NPM) tools. By analyzing data such as throughput, packet loss, and latency, you can uncover hidden issues that impact network performance and ensure optimal functioning.
Conquering Network Issues with
Expert Insights and Effective Strategies
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