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Originally Posted by rusnak
How do you measure internet speed? At the computer, or at the modem or what? Generally speaking, is CATV or fiber optic faster?
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You can do it from three different levels:
1. Computer plugged directly into the cable modem or ONT (optical network terminal).
2. Computer plugged into your router which is pllugged into the modem or ONT.
3. Computer connected to your router via wireless (WiFi)
The first should give you a good idea of maximum performance.
The second really shouldn't differ much from the first if your router is decent.
The third will most likely vary greatly from the first two depending on band, traffic level, distance, etc.