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Commercial test sites -- These will confirm whether your local system is in good connection

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http://www.broadband.gov/ - needs java, and may need to set some permissions

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  Note that this may not work at all with Firefox. If so, try MS internet explorer.
  • Connect to the New York City site and see what your download speed is.
    If it's less than 1000 kb/s, please contact your LOCAL INSTITUTIONAL net manager. The problem is most likely local to your institutional net, and NYSBC regrettably cannot help you.

Speedtest (use the NY connection_

http://www.speedtest.net/
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Speed test of the network response

Commercial test sites -- These will confirm whether your local system is in good connection

Possible test sites

Broadband.gov

http://www.broadband.gov/ - needs java, and may need to set some permissions

SPEAKEASY (the current NYSBC supplier)

Speakeasy Speed Test Note that this may not work at all with Firefox. If so, try MS internet explorer.
  • Connect to the New York City site and see what your download speed is.
    If it's less than 1000 kb/s, please contact your LOCAL INSTITUTIONAL net manager. The problem is most likely local to your institutional net, and NYSBC regrettably cannot help you.

Speedtest (use the NY connection_

http://www.speedtest.net/
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Verizon

http://www2.verizon.net/micro/speedtest/hsi/

Wall clock test from NYSBC If you've passed the local test above, then try this

Click here and measure the time to completion on your watch --
Instantaneous You may have a cached copy, try using the shift reload on your browser and retime it
Under 16 sec Well within expectation for this 1.9 Mb file
16-32 sec Slowish, but possibly due to multiple users or your local net
Over 32 seconds 1. Repeat test using right click save link as option
2. If still slow, report to mailto:infotech@nysbc.org
Over 60 seconds Go for coffee ...
 

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Speed test of the network response

Commercial test sites -- These will confirm whether your local system is in good connection

Possible test sites

Broadband.gov

http://www.broadband.gov/ - needs java, and may need to set some permissions

SPEAKEASY (the current NYSBC supplier)

Speakeasy Speed Test Note that this may not work at all with Firefox. If so, try MS internet explorer.
  • Connect to the New York City site and see what your download speed is.
    If it's less than 1000 kb/s, please contact your LOCAL INSTITUTIONAL net manager. The problem is most likely local to your institutional net, and NYSBC regrettably cannot help you.

Speedtest (use the NY connection_

http://www.speedtest.net/

Verizon

http://www2.verizon.net/micro/speedtest/hsi/

Wall clock test from NYSBC If you've passed the local test above, then try this

Click here and measure the time to completion on your watch --
Instantaneous You may have a cached copy, try using the shift reload on your browser and retime it
Under 16 sec Well within expectation for this 1.9 Mb file
16-32 sec Slowish, but possibly due to multiple users or your local net
Over 32 seconds 1. Repeat test using right click save link as option
2. If still slow, report to mailto:infotech@nysbc.org
Over 60 seconds Go for coffee ...

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Click here to test - Requires Flash

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Speed test of the network response

Commercial test sites -- These will confirm whether your local system is in good connection

Possible test sites

Broadband.gov

http://www.broadband.gov/ - needs java, and may need to set some permissions

SPEAKEASY (the current NYSBC supplier)

Speakeasy Speed Test Note that this may not work at all with Firefox. If so, try MS internet explorer.
  • Connect to the New York City site and see what your download speed is.
    If it's less than 1000 kb/s, please contact your LOCAL INSTITUTIONAL net manager. The problem is most likely local to your institutional net, and NYSBC regrettably cannot help you.

Speedtest (use the NY connection_

http://www.speedtest.net/

Verizon

http://www2.verizon.net/micro/speedtest/hsi/

Wall clock test from NYSBC If you've passed the local test above, then try this

Click here and measure the time to completion on your watch --
Instantaneous You may have a cached copy, try using the shift reload on your browser and retime it
Under 16 sec Well within expectation for this 1.9 Mb file
16-32 sec Slowish, but possibly due to multiple users or your local net
Over 32 seconds 1. Repeat test using right click save link as option
2. If still slow, report to mailto:infotech@nysbc.org
Over 60 seconds Go for coffee ...

If You have a Flash Enabled Browser

Click here to test - Requires Flash

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 How do I test my network?

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Speed test of the network response

Commercial test sites -- These will confirm whether your local system is in good connection

Possible test sites

Broadband.gov

http://www.broadband.gov/ - needs java, and may need to set some permissions

SPEAKEASY (the current NYSBC supplier)

Speakeasy Speed Test Note that this may not work at all with Firefox. If so, try MS internet explorer.
  • Connect to the New York City site and see what your download speed is.
    If it's less than 1000 kb/s, please contact your LOCAL INSTITUTIONAL net manager. The problem is most likely local to your institutional net, and NYSBC regrettably cannot help you.

Speedtest (use the NY connection_

http://www.speedtest.net/

Verizon

http://www2.verizon.net/micro/speedtest/hsi/

Wall clock test from NYSBC If you've passed the local test above, then try this

Click here and measure the time to completion on your watch --
Instantaneous You may have a cached copy, try using the shift reload on your browser and retime it
Under 16 sec Well within expectation for this 1.9 Mb file
16-32 sec Slowish, but possibly due to multiple users or your local net
Over 32 seconds 1. Repeat test using right click save link as option
2. If still slow, report to mailto:infotech@nysbc.org
Over 60 seconds Go for coffee ...

If You have a Flash Enabled Browser

Click here to test - Requires Flash

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 How do I test my network?

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Speed test of the network response

Commercial test sites -- These will confirm whether your local system is in good connection

Possible test sites

Broadband.gov

http://www.broadband.gov/ - needs java, and may need to set some permissions

SPEAKEASY (the current NYSBC supplier)

Speakeasy Speed Test Note that this may not work at all with Firefox. If so, try MS internet explorer.
  • Connect to the New York City site and see what your download speed is.
    If it's less than 1000 kb/s, please contact your LOCAL INSTITUTIONAL net manager. The problem is most likely local to your institutional net, and NYSBC regrettably cannot help you.

Speedtest (use the NY connection_

http://www.speedtest.net/

Verizon

http://www2.verizon.net/micro/speedtest/hsi/

Wall clock test from NYSBC If you've passed the local test above, then try this

Click here and measure the time to completion on your watch --
Instantaneous You may have a cached copy, try using the shift reload on your browser and retime it
Under 16 sec Well within expectation for this 1.9 Mb file
16-32 sec Slowish, but possibly due to multiple users or your local net
Over 32 seconds 1. Repeat test using right click save link as option
2. If still slow, report to mailto:infotech@nysbc.org
Over 60 seconds Go for coffee ...

If You have a Flash Enabled Browser

Click here to test - Requires Flash

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Speed test of the network response

Commercial test sites -- These will confirm whether your local system is in good connection

Possible test sites

Broadband.gov

http://www.broadband.gov/ - needs java, and may need to set some permissions

SPEAKEASY (the current NYSBC supplier)

Speakeasy Speed Test Note that this may not work at all with Firefox. If so, try MS internet explorer.
  • Connect to the New York City site and see what your download speed is.
    If it's less than 1000 kb/s, please contact your LOCAL INSTITUTIONAL net manager. The problem is most likely local to your institutional net, and NYSBC regrettably cannot help you.

Speedtest (use the NY connection_

http://www.speedtest.net/

Verizon

http://www2.verizon.net/micro/speedtest/hsi/

Wall clock test from NYSBC If you've passed the local test above, then try this

Click here and measure the time to completion on your watch --
Instantaneous You may have a cached copy, try using the shift reload on your browser and retime it
Under 16 sec Well within expectation for this 1.9 Mb file
16-32 sec Slowish, but possibly due to multiple users or your local net
Over 32 seconds 1. Repeat test using right click save link as option
2. If still slow, report to mailto:infotech@nysbc.org
Over 60 seconds Go for coffee ...

If You have a Flash Enabled Browser

Click here to test - Requires Flash

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Speed test of the network response

Commercial test sites -- These will confirm whether your local system is in good connection

Possible test sites

Broadband.gov

http://www.broadband.gov/ - needs java, and may need to set some permissions

SPEAKEASY (the current NYSBC supplier)

Speakeasy Speed Test Note that this may not work at all with Firefox. If so, try MS internet explorer.
  • Connect to the New York City site and see what your download speed is.
    If it's less than 1000 kb/s, please contact your LOCAL INSTITUTIONAL net manager. The problem is most likely local to your institutional net, and NYSBC regrettably cannot help you.

Speedtest (use the NY connection_

http://www.speedtest.net/

Verizon

http://www2.verizon.net/micro/speedtest/hsi/

Wall clock test from NYSBC If you've passed the local test above, then try this

Click here and measure the time to completion on your watch --
Instantaneous You may have a cached copy, try using the shift reload on your browser and retime it
Under 16 sec Well within expectation for this 1.9 Mb file
16-32 sec Slowish, but possibly due to multiple users or your local net
Over 32 seconds 1. Repeat test using right click save link as option
2. If still slow, report to mailto:infotech@nysbc.org
Over 60 seconds Go for coffee ...

If You have a Flash Enabled Browser

Click here to test - Requires Flash

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 How do I test my network?

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Speed test of the network response

Commercial test sites -- These will confirm whether your local system is in good connection

Possible test sites

Broadband.gov

http://www.broadband.gov/ - needs java, and may need to set some permissions

SPEAKEASY (the current NYSBC supplier)

Speakeasy Speed Test Note that this may not work at all with Firefox. If so, try MS internet explorer.
  • Connect to the New York City site and see what your download speed is.
    If it's less than 1000 kb/s, please contact your LOCAL INSTITUTIONAL net manager. The problem is most likely local to your institutional net, and NYSBC regrettably cannot help you.

Speedtest (use the NY connection_

http://www.speedtest.net/

Verizon

http://www2.verizon.net/micro/speedtest/hsi/

Wall clock test from NYSBC If you've passed the local test above, then try this

Click here and measure the time to completion on your watch --
Instantaneous You may have a cached copy, try using the shift reload on your browser and retime it
Under 16 sec Well within expectation for this 1.9 Mb file
16-32 sec Slowish, but possibly due to multiple users or your local net
Over 32 seconds 1. Repeat test using right click save link as option
2. If still slow, report to mailto:infotech@nysbc.org
Over 60 seconds Go for coffee ...

If You have a Flash Enabled Browser

Click here to test - Requires Flash

Back to: GetAllFAQs

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-- DavidCowburn - 16 Jan 2006

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Speed test of the network response

Commercial test sites -- These will confirm whether your local system is in good connection

Possible test sites

Broadband.gov

http://www.broadband.gov/ - needs java, and may need to set some permissions

SPEAKEASY (the current NYSBC supplier)

Speakeasy Speed Test Note that this may not work at all with Firefox. If so, try MS internet explorer.
  • Connect to the New York City site and see what your download speed is.
    If it's less than 1000 kb/s, please contact your LOCAL INSTITUTIONAL net manager. The problem is most likely local to your institutional net, and NYSBC regrettably cannot help you.

Speedtest (use the NY connection_

http://www.speedtest.net/

Verizon

http://www2.verizon.net/micro/speedtest/hsi/

Wall clock test from NYSBC If you've passed the local test above, then try this

Click here and measure the time to completion on your watch --
Instantaneous You may have a cached copy, try using the shift reload on your browser and retime it
Under 16 sec Well within expectation for this 1.9 Mb file
16-32 sec Slowish, but possibly due to multiple users or your local net
Over 32 seconds 1. Repeat test using right click save link as option
2. If still slow, report to mailto:infotech@nysbc.org
Over 60 seconds Go for coffee ...

If You have a Flash Enabled Browser

Click here to test - Requires Flash

Back to: GetAllFAQs

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-- DavidCowburn - 16 Jan 2006

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Speed test of the network response

Commercial test sites -- These will confirm whether your local system is in good connection

Possible test sites

Broadband.gov

http://www.broadband.gov/ - needs java, and may need to set some permissions

SPEAKEASY (the current NYSBC supplier)

Speakeasy Speed Test Note that this may not work at all with Firefox. If so, try MS internet explorer.
  • Connect to the New York City site and see what your download speed is.
    If it's less than 1000 kb/s, please contact your LOCAL INSTITUTIONAL net manager. The problem is most likely local to your institutional net, and NYSBC regrettably cannot help you.

Speedtest (use the NY connection_

http://www.speedtest.net/

Verizon

http://www2.verizon.net/micro/speedtest/hsi/

Wall clock test from NYSBC If you've passed the local test above, then try this

Click here and measure the time to completion on your watch --
Instantaneous You may have a cached copy, try using the shift reload on your browser and retime it
Under 16 sec Well within expectation for this 1.9 Mb file
16-32 sec Slowish, but possibly due to multiple users or your local net
Over 32 seconds 1. Repeat test using right click save link as option
2. If still slow, report to mailto:infotech@nysbc.org
Over 60 seconds Go for coffee ...

If You have a Flash Enabled Browser

Click here to test - Requires Flash

Back to: GetAllFAQs

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-- DavidCowburn - 16 Jan 2006

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Speed test of the network response

Commercial test sites -- These will confirm whether your local system is in good connection

Possible test sites

Broadband.gov

http://www.broadband.gov/ - needs java, and may need to set some permissions

SPEAKEASY (the current NYSBC supplier)

Speakeasy Speed Test Note that this may not work at all with Firefox. If so, try MS internet explorer.
  • Connect to the New York City site and see what your download speed is.
    If it's less than 1000 kb/s, please contact your LOCAL INSTITUTIONAL net manager. The problem is most likely local to your institutional net, and NYSBC regrettably cannot help you.

Speedtest (use the NY connection_

http://www.speedtest.net/

Verizon

http://www2.verizon.net/micro/speedtest/hsi/

Wall clock test from NYSBC If you've passed the local test above, then try this

Click here and measure the time to completion on your watch --
Instantaneous You may have a cached copy, try using the shift reload on your browser and retime it
Under 16 sec Well within expectation for this 1.9 Mb file
16-32 sec Slowish, but possibly due to multiple users or your local net
Over 32 seconds 1. Repeat test using right click save link as option
2. If still slow, report to mailto:infotech@nysbc.org
Over 60 seconds Go for coffee ...

If You have a Flash Enabled Browser

Click here to test - Requires Flash

Back to: GetAllFAQs

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Speed test of the network response

Commercial test sites -- These will confirm whether your local system is in good connection

Possible test sites

Broadband.gov

http://www.broadband.gov/ - needs java, and may need to set some permissions

SPEAKEASY (the current NYSBC supplier)

Speakeasy Speed Test Note that this may not work at all with Firefox. If so, try MS internet explorer.
  • Connect to the New York City site and see what your download speed is.
    If it's less than 1000 kb/s, please contact your LOCAL INSTITUTIONAL net manager. The problem is most likely local to your institutional net, and NYSBC regrettably cannot help you.

Speedtest (use the NY connection_

http://www.speedtest.net/

Verizon

http://www2.verizon.net/micro/speedtest/hsi/

Wall clock test from NYSBC If you've passed the local test above, then try this

Click here and measure the time to completion on your watch --
Instantaneous You may have a cached copy, try using the shift reload on your browser and retime it
Under 16 sec Well within expectation for this 1.9 Mb file
16-32 sec Slowish, but possibly due to multiple users or your local net
Over 32 seconds 1. Repeat test using right click save link as option
2. If still slow, report to mailto:infotech@nysbc.org
Over 60 seconds Go for coffee ...
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Speed test of the network response

Commercial test sites -- These will confirm whether your local system is in good connection

Possible test sites

Broadband.gov

http://www.broadband.gov/ - needs java, and may need to set some permissions

SPEAKEASY (the current NYSBC supplier)

Speakeasy Speed Test Note that this may not work at all with Firefox. If so, try MS internet explorer.
  • Connect to the New York City site and see what your download speed is.
    If it's less than 1000 kb/s, please contact your LOCAL INSTITUTIONAL net manager. The problem is most likely local to your institutional net, and NYSBC regrettably cannot help you.

Speedtest (use the NY connection_

http://www.speedtest.net/

Verizon

http://www2.verizon.net/micro/speedtest/hsi/

Wall clock test from NYSBC If you've passed the local test above, then try this

Click here and measure the time to completion on your watch --
Instantaneous You may have a cached copy, try using the shift reload on your browser and retime it
Under 16 sec Well within expectation for this 1.9 Mb file
16-32 sec Slowish, but possibly due to multiple users or your local net
Over 32 seconds 1. Repeat test using right click save link as option
2. If still slow, report to mailto:infotech@nysbc.org
Over 60 seconds Go for coffee ...
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 How do I test my network?

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Speed test of the network response

Commercial test sites -- These will confirm whether your local system is in good connection

Possible test sites

Added:
>
>

Broadband.gov

http://www.broadband.gov/ - needs java, and may need to set some permissions
 

SPEAKEASY (the current NYSBC supplier)

Speakeasy Speed Test Note that this may not work at all with Firefox. If so, try MS internet explorer.
  • Connect to the New York City site and see what your download speed is.
    If it's less than 1000 kb/s, please contact your LOCAL INSTITUTIONAL net manager. The problem is most likely local to your institutional net, and NYSBC regrettably cannot help you.

Speedtest (use the NY connection_

http://www.speedtest.net/

Verizon

http://www2.verizon.net/micro/speedtest/hsi/

Wall clock test from NYSBC If you've passed the local test above, then try this

Click here and measure the time to completion on your watch --
Instantaneous You may have a cached copy, try using the shift reload on your browser and retime it
Under 16 sec Well within expectation for this 1.9 Mb file
16-32 sec Slowish, but possibly due to multiple users or your local net
Over 32 seconds 1. Repeat test using right click save link as option
2. If still slow, report to mailto:infotech@nysbc.org
Over 60 seconds Go for coffee ...

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 How do I test my network?

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Speed test of the network response

Commercial test sites -- These will confirm whether your local system is in good connection

Possible test sites

SPEAKEASY (the current NYSBC supplier)

Speakeasy Speed Test Note that this may not work at all with Firefox. If so, try MS internet explorer.
  • Connect to the New York City site and see what your download speed is.
    If it's less than 1000 kb/s, please contact your LOCAL INSTITUTIONAL net manager. The problem is most likely local to your institutional net, and NYSBC regrettably cannot help you.
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Comcast (may be restricted to comcast subscribers )

http://speedtest.comcast.net/
>
>

Speedtest (use the NY connection_

http://www.speedtest.net/
 

Verizon

http://www2.verizon.net/micro/speedtest/hsi/

Wall clock test from NYSBC If you've passed the local test above, then try this

Click here and measure the time to completion on your watch --
Instantaneous You may have a cached copy, try using the shift reload on your browser and retime it
Under 16 sec Well within expectation for this 1.9 Mb file
16-32 sec Slowish, but possibly due to multiple users or your local net
Over 32 seconds 1. Repeat test using right click save link as option
2. If still slow, report to mailto:infotech@nysbc.org
Over 60 seconds Go for coffee ...

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-- DavidCowburn - 16 Jan 2006

Revision 802 Nov 2008 - Main.DavidCowburn

 How do I test my network?

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Speed test of the network response

Commercial test sites -- These will confirm whether your local system is in good connection

Possible test sites

Added:
>
>

SPEAKEASY (the current NYSBC supplier)

  Speakeasy Speed Test Note that this may not work at all with Firefox. If so, try MS internet explorer.
  • Connect to the New York City site and see what your download speed is.
    If it's less than 1000 kb/s, please contact your LOCAL INSTITUTIONAL net manager. The problem is most likely local to your institutional net, and NYSBC regrettably cannot help you.
Added:
>
>

Comcast (may be restricted to comcast subscribers )

http://speedtest.comcast.net/

Verizon

http://www2.verizon.net/micro/speedtest/hsi/
 

Wall clock test from NYSBC If you've passed the local test above, then try this

Click here and measure the time to completion on your watch --
Instantaneous You may have a cached copy, try using the shift reload on your browser and retime it
Under 16 sec Well within expectation for this 1.9 Mb file
16-32 sec Slowish, but possibly due to multiple users or your local net
Over 32 seconds 1. Repeat test using right click save link as option
2. If still slow, report to mailto:infotech@nysbc.org
Over 60 seconds Go for coffee ...

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-- DavidCowburn - 16 Jan 2006

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Speed test of the network response

Commercial test sites -- These will confirm whether your local system is in good connection

Possible test sites

Speakeasy Speed Test Note that this may not work at all with Firefox. If so, try MS internet explorer.
  • Connect to the New York City site and see what your download speed is.
    If it's less than 1000 kb/s, please contact your LOCAL INSTITUTIONAL net manager. The problem is most likely local to your institutional net, and NYSBC regrettably cannot help you.

Wall clock test from NYSBC If you've passed the local test above, then try this

Click here and measure the time to completion on your watch --
Instantaneous You may have a cached copy, try using the shift reload on your browser and retime it
Under 16 sec Well within expectation for this 1.9 Mb file
16-32 sec Slowish, but possibly due to multiple users or your local net
Over 32 seconds 1. Repeat test using right click save link as option
2. If still slow, report to mailto:infotech@nysbc.org
Over 60 seconds Go for coffee ...

Back to: GetAllFAQs

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-- DavidCowburn - 16 Jan 2006

Revision 604 Feb 2008 - Main.DavidCowburn

 Contents

Speed test of the network response

Commercial test sites -- These will confirm whether your local system is in good connection

Possible test sites

Speakeasy Speed Test Note that this may not work at all with Firefox. If so, try MS internet explorer.
  • Connect to the New York City site and see what your download speed is.
    If it's less than 1000 kb/s, please contact your LOCAL INSTITUTIONAL net manager. The problem is most likely local to your institutional net, and NYSBC regrettably cannot help you.

Wall clock test from NYSBC If you've passed the local test above, then try this

Click here and measure the time to completion on your watch --
Instantaneous You may have a cached copy, try using the shift reload on your browser and retime it
Under 16 sec Well within expectation for this 1.9 Mb file
16-32 sec Slowish, but possibly due to multiple users or your local net
Over 32 seconds 1. Repeat test using right click save link as option
2. If still slow, report to mailto:infotech@nysbc.org
Over 60 seconds Go for coffee ...
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Speed test of the network response

Commercial test sites -- These will confirm whether your local system is in good connection

Possible test sites

Speakeasy Speed Test Note that this may not work at all with Firefox. If so, try MS internet explorer.
Changed:
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  • Connect to the New York City site and see what your download speed is.
    If it's less than 1000 kb/s, please contact your LOCAL INSTITUTIONAL net manager. The problem is most likely local to your institutional net, and NYSBC cannot help you.
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>
  • Connect to the New York City site and see what your download speed is.
    If it's less than 1000 kb/s, please contact your LOCAL INSTITUTIONAL net manager. The problem is most likely local to your institutional net, and NYSBC regrettably cannot help you.
 

Wall clock test from NYSBC If you've passed the local test above, then try this

Click here and measure the time to completion on your watch --
Instantaneous You may have a cached copy, try using the shift reload on your browser and retime it
Under 16 sec Well within expectation for this 1.9 Mb file
16-32 sec Slowish, but possibly due to multiple users or your local net
Over 32 seconds 1. Repeat test using right click save link as option
2. If still slow, report to mailto:infotech@nysbc.org
Over 60 seconds Go for coffee ...

  • Set ALLOWTOPICVIEW =

-- DavidCowburn - 16 Jan 2006

Revision 405 Apr 2007 - Main.DavidCowburn

 Contents

Speed test of the network response

Commercial test sites -- These will confirm whether your local system is in good connection

Possible test sites

Speakeasy Speed Test Note that this may not work at all with Firefox. If so, try MS internet explorer.
Changed:
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  • Connect to the New York City site and see what your download speed is.
    If it's less than 1000 kb/s, please contact your LOCAL INSTITUTIONAL net manager. The problem is most likely local to your institutional net, and NYSBC cannot help you.
>
>
  • Connect to the New York City site and see what your download speed is.
    If it's less than 1000 kb/s, please contact your LOCAL INSTITUTIONAL net manager. The problem is most likely local to your institutional net, and NYSBC cannot help you.
 

Wall clock test from NYSBC If you've passed the local test above, then try this

Click here and measure the time to completion on your watch --
Instantaneous You may have a cached copy, try using the shift reload on your browser and retime it
Under 16 sec Well within expectation for this 1.9 Mb file
16-32 sec Slowish, but possibly due to multiple users or your local net
Over 32 seconds 1. Repeat test using right click save link as option
2. If still slow, report to mailto:infotech@nysbc.org
Over 60 seconds Go for coffee ...

  • Set ALLOWTOPICVIEW =

-- DavidCowburn - 16 Jan 2006

Revision 326 Feb 2007 - Main.DavidCowburn

Changed:
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Speed test of the network response

Commercial test sites -- These will confirm whether your local system is in good connection

Possible test sites

Speakeasy Speed Test Connect to the New York City site and see what your download speed is.
If it's less than 1000 kb/s, please contact your LOCAL INSTITUTIONAL net manager. The problem is most likely local to your institutional net.

Wall clock test from NYSBC If you've passed the local test above, then try this

Click here and measure the time to completion on your watch --
Instantaneous You may have a cached copy, try using the shift reload on your browser and retime it
Under 3 sec Well within expectation for this 1.9 Mb file
3-6 sec Slowish, but possibly due to multiple users or your local net
Over 6 seconds 1. Repeat test using right click save link as option
2. If still slow, report to mailto:infotech@nysbc.org
Over 60 seconds Go for coffee ...

  • Set ALLOWTOPICVIEW =

-- DavidCowburn - 16 Jan 2006

>
>		Contents

Speed test of the network response

Commercial test sites -- These will confirm whether your local system is in good connection

Possible test sites

Speakeasy Speed Test Note that this may not work at all with Firefox. If so, try MS internet explorer.
  • Connect to the New York City site and see what your download speed is.
    If it's less than 1000 kb/s, please contact your LOCAL INSTITUTIONAL net manager. The problem is most likely local to your institutional net, and NYSBC cannot help you.

Wall clock test from NYSBC If you've passed the local test above, then try this

Click here and measure the time to completion on your watch --
Instantaneous You may have a cached copy, try using the shift reload on your browser and retime it
Under 16 sec Well within expectation for this 1.9 Mb file
16-32 sec Slowish, but possibly due to multiple users or your local net
Over 32 seconds 1. Repeat test using right click save link as option
2. If still slow, report to mailto:infotech@nysbc.org
Over 60 seconds Go for coffee ...

  • Set ALLOWTOPICVIEW =

-- DavidCowburn - 16 Jan 2006

 

Revision 216 Jan 2006 - Main.DavidCowburn

 Contents

Speed test of the network response

Commercial test sites -- These will confirm whether your local system is in good connection

Possible test sites

Speakeasy Speed Test Connect to the New York City site and see what your download speed is.
If it's less than 1000 kb/s, please contact your LOCAL INSTITUTIONAL net manager. The problem is most likely local to your institutional net.
Changed:
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Wall clock test from NYSBC

>
>

Wall clock test from NYSBC If you've passed the local test above, then try this

 Click here and measure the time to completion on your watch --
Instantaneous You may have a cached copy, try using the shift reload on your browser and retime it
Under 3 sec Well within expectation for this 1.9 Mb file
3-6 sec Slowish, but possibly due to multiple users or your local net
Over 6 seconds 1. Repeat test using right click save link as option
2. If still slow, report to mailto:infotech@nysbc.org
Over 60 seconds Go for coffee ...

  • Set ALLOWTOPICVIEW =

-- DavidCowburn - 16 Jan 2006

Revision 116 Jan 2006 - Main.DavidCowburn

 Contents

Speed test of the network response

Commercial test sites -- These will confirm whether your local system is in good connection

Possible test sites

Speakeasy Speed Test Connect to the New York City site and see what your download speed is.
If it's less than 1000 kb/s, please contact your LOCAL INSTITUTIONAL net manager. The problem is most likely local to your institutional net.

Wall clock test from NYSBC

Click here and measure the time to completion on your watch --
Instantaneous You may have a cached copy, try using the shift reload on your browser and retime it
Under 3 sec Well within expectation for this 1.9 Mb file
3-6 sec Slowish, but possibly due to multiple users or your local net
Over 6 seconds 1. Repeat test using right click save link as option
2. If still slow, report to mailto:infotech@nysbc.org
Over 60 seconds Go for coffee ...

  • Set ALLOWTOPICVIEW =

-- DavidCowburn - 16 Jan 2006

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