Ookla Speedtest Result

[NewTricks]

My router is an old Linksys and not able to be updated. The cloud account I had is no longer found, but I am still able to get in and check through my network map. All appears to be well.

@David H. Lipman posted reply ID 1555176 this morning and that led me to check my router. A speedtest result provided by Ookla showed a surprise. Spectrum and a well known University in this area. I'm connected to the University site. 🤔

Thanks to @AdvancedSetup at the end of January, I've updated and cleaned up. I've changed all my bad habits, (excepting eating over the keyboard) and don't rush to tweak or fiddle.

When I open up the Change Server button, a list appears with names of both Spectrum and various universities in this part of the state. Spectrum servers are located 68 miles away, whereas the University (attached to a nearby hospital) is "around the corner." Perhaps this makes no difference. Maybe the University servers are bullies who take over everything in their path, judging from recent acquisitions.

Paying for a Spectrum service and learning it is not even connected to their servers is unsettling. I suppose someone is going to get the money. Is this a function  of the government Affordable Connectivity Program? Bait and Switch?

[Porthos]

9 minutes ago, NewTricks said:

Paying for a Spectrum service and learning it is not even connected to their servers is unsettling.

As long as you have Spectrum at the bottom you are using Spectrum.

The speed test just chooses the server to connect TO.

[Porthos]

What speeds are you getting and are you wired or wireless?

[NewTricks]

Thanks for the reply @Porthos. I registered, expanded the GO button and the results varied slightly. Thanks for the reassurance and explanation. Does it make a difference that the connections are Multi and not single?

 

Edited February 18, 2023 by NewTricks
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[NewTricks]

I see that these values are variable and change with each connection. My download speeds are slightly increased with a Spectrum server, the upload values remain the same. My system apparently changed the server, as I did not.

Edited February 18, 2023 by NewTricks
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[David H. Lipman]

That's just it.  Its the average that will be closest to what you actually get.

Cable Internet is quite asymmetric, as you have.  333/12.

I have FiOS and it is symmetric rated @ 100/100

  

[NewTricks]

Whoa Dave, the joy of learning!  Higher speeds might only make a difference with things like streaming media or sending large files. It depends on how you use your system. Ignorance before this was certainly not bliss, but I find "knowledge is power." Even a little bit goes a long way.