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Nighthawk App vs Ookla App speed differences
I appreciate any insight from those more knowledgeable than myself. Ill try try to clarify a few items: the attached screenshots are from iPad mini5 however I’ve test on iPhone and Apple TV...
RBS can be more than 30 feet, depending upon building materials. I have one of my RBS out at 40 feet. Others have posted 50 feet as well.
I'd check the wiring the home. Lan connections is preferred for wired connections and best performances over wireless.
Speed tests are really not always reliable. My ISP, Spectrum, has its OWN Ookla site even. Why? Because it measures TRUE SPEED on thier network. No outside delays, such as long routings, packet loss, jitter, caused by normal traffic on the web.
Want to see better speeds, go to https://speedof.me/, it shows 20% faster than my ISP delivers... due to the methods it uses.
Don't forget (as you know) the wireless difference and the device difference.
You might be interested in reading this links:
https://www.lifewire.com/rules-for-a-more-accurate-internet-speed-test-2617984
https://techwiser.com/test-your-internet-speed/
https://www.measurementlab.net/blog/speed-tests-accuracy/
I consider the test result only an indicator of if my ISP is working. Off from rated speed by 20% (and I don't know the reason) then I contact the ISP. Wireless, even AC devices might not be able to handle full GB speeds, where a wired GB device will come close.
I appreciate the replies. I’ll read through the referenced links and test the wired speed measurementswhen I have an opportunity this weekend and update accordingly.
Thanks
do you have modem connected ? try with out it..