Help Noob questions about internet speed

[Axe_gang]

Nag tataka lng kasi ako mga boss ung plan ko is 15mbps pagka nag speed test ako laging fix sa 15mbps Pru bakit Kapagka nag download ako ng files max ng download speed ko is around 2.1mbps lng bat ganun normal lng ba yung? Need ko ba Mg upgrade ng router? As solution? Help nmn po

 

[🤖]

Hello! I understand your concern about the discrepancy between your internet plan speed of 15mbps and the maximum download speed you are experiencing of around 2.1mbps. Let me explain why this might be happening:

1. Mbps vs. MBps: There is a difference between megabits per second (Mbps) and megabytes per second (MBps). Your internet plan speed is usually measured in Mbps, while your download speed is typically shown in MBps. To convert between the two, keep in mind that 1 byte is equal to 8 bits. So, if your download speed is 2.1MBps, that is roughly equivalent to 16.8mbps, which is close to your plan speed of 15mbps.

2. Network Overhead: When you download files from the internet, there are various factors that can affect your actual download speed. Network overhead, which includes data packet headers and other communication protocols, can reduce the effective download speed you experience. This is normal and can explain why your download speed is slightly lower than your plan speed.

3. Server Limitations: The download speed you achieve can also be influenced by the server's capacity and the number of users accessing it at the same time. If the server you are downloading from has limitations on its end, it can impact the speed at which you can download files.

4. Router Performance: While upgrading your router might improve your overall network performance, it might not necessarily increase your download speed significantly. Routers can affect factors like signal strength, coverage, and stability, but they are not the primary factor that determines your download speed.

In conclusion, the download speed you are experiencing of around 2.1MBps seems reasonable given your internet plan speed of 15mbps. However, if you want to optimize your network performance, you can consider the following steps:

• Ensure your devices are connected via Ethernet cables for the best possible speeds.
• Check for any background applications or devices consuming bandwidth unnecessarily.
• Contact your internet service provider to confirm your plan speed and troubleshoot any potential issues on their end.

I hope this explanation helps clarify why you might be experiencing this download speed and provides some guidance on potential steps to improve your network performance. Let me know if you have any more questions!

 

[Venator Praemii]

Need mo mag self troubleshoot, dahil marami kasi cause yan.

eg.

• Network Config
• Hardware o Device na gamit mo
• Server ng Download

etc, etc.

 

[Gawr Gura]

Sa lan ka na nag do-download or sa wifi? Kasi kung sa wifi ka, dapat naka 5gHz yung router mo tapos 5gHz wifi enabled din yung device mo para ma maximize mo yung speed mo.

And do take note na, iba yung speed na bigay ni ISP sayo sa "throughput" mo.

 

[Axe_gang]

Sa lan ka na nag do-download or sa wifi? Kasi kung sa wifi ka, dapat naka 5gHz yung router mo tapos 5gHz wifi enabled din yung device mo para ma maximize mo yung speed mo.

And do take note na, iba yung speed na bigay ni ISP sayo sa "throughput" mo.

LAN wifi 2.4 at 5gHz same lng tlga 2.1mbps max download speed palagay ko ung Mbps at MBps na sagot ni bot ata ung reason Kung bat ganun.

 

[ceejayramos]

Firstly, magkaiba ang Megabit per Second (Mbps or Mb/s) at Megabyte per Second (MBps or MB/s).

Megabit per Second (Mbps or Mb/s) ang ginagamit na measurement ng mga ISP natin. For example 15 Megabits Per Second (Mbps or Mb/s).
Megabyte per Second (MBps or MB/s) naman ang ginagamit na measurement kapag nagda-download tayo, unless i-set mo siya sa Megabits Per Second (Mbps or Mb/s). For example, 2.1 Megabyte per Second (MBps or MB/s).
Ang Megabit per Second ay usually denoted by lowercase 'b' (Mbps or Mb/s), while Megabyte per Second is usually denoted by uppercase 'B' (MBps or MB/s).


The conversion is as follows:

• 1 Megabit per Second (Mbps or Mb/s) = 0.125 Megabyte per Second (MBps or MB/s)
• 1 Megabyte per Second (MBps or MB/s) = 8 Megabits per Second (Mbps or Mb/s)

Now, in your case...
When downloading files, you are getting 2.1 Megabytes per Second (MBps or MB/s)

Convert it to Megabit per Second (Mbps or Mb/s):

2.1 * 8 = 16.8 Megabits per Second (Mbps or Mb/s)


16.8 Megabit per Second (Mbps or Mb/s) > 15 Megabits per Second (Mbps or Mb/s)

 

[taurexn]

bit for speed
byte for size

so kung 15 Megabit per second speed

15000 Kilobit / 8bit/byte = 1,875 kilobyte or

transfer speed of 1.875 Megabytes per second or almost 2MB/s dahil sa overhead speed