TPTEST is a software tool designed for testing the speed and bandwidth of internet connections. It provides an easy-to-use interface for measuring network performance, allowing users to identify potential issues with their connection and improve overall internet performance.
For not-so-technical users who wish to know if they're receiving what they're paying for, the results are a good guesstimate. However, to obtain precise measurements, one needs to know what they're doing and perform the actions manually.
The program's auto modes determine TCP throughput by sending increasingly large amounts of data over the connection until the reception time is at least ten seconds, making the results quite precise. UDP throughput, on the other hand, is determined by carrying out repeated 5-second tests with higher and higher data rates until the calculated reception speed doesn't increase anymore. Typically, UDP is significantly faster than TCP due to the TCP algorithm automatically backing off when it encounters congestion.
Aside from measuring TCP and UDP throughput, TPTEST measures UDP packet loss, UDP roundtrip times, and UDP out-of-order packet reception. These features make TPTEST a powerful tool that provides users with more accurate information on their Internet connection. Whether you're a regular user or a network administrator, TPTEST can provide critical information to help you improve your Internet services.
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