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Optional Assignment 2

1. This document provides instructions for using speedtest.net to measure internet bandwidth and understand how speed tests work. 2. Users are asked to run speed tests connecting to their nearest server and a more distant server to calculate bandwidth and propagation delay. 3. Answering questions about the speed test protocols, factors affecting accuracy, and how averaging multiple downloads calculates the final speed.

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Optional Assignment 2

1. This document provides instructions for using speedtest.net to measure internet bandwidth and understand how speed tests work. 2. Users are asked to run speed tests connecting to their nearest server and a more distant server to calculate bandwidth and propagation delay. 3. Answering questions about the speed test protocols, factors affecting accuracy, and how averaging multiple downloads calculates the final speed.

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webslLe, flnd Lhe nearesL server from your compuLer, and name lL server A. Also, plck a dlsLanL
server (aL leasL 1000 mlles away), and name lL server 8. 1hen, answer Lhe followlng quesLlons.
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dlfference beLween Lhe measured bandwldLh and Lhe bandwldLh as adverLlsed by your
servlce provlder?
2. CompuLe Lhe propagaLlon delays from server A and 8 Lo your compuLer.
3. use Lhe measured bandwldLh from quesLlon 1 Lo compuLe Lhe bandwldLh-delay producL
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