Network Transmission Test

Network Transmission Test

Network Throughput

• Measures the amount of data transmitted over a network in a given amount of time (typically measured in bits per second, bps)
• Types of network throughput:
  • Theoretical throughput: maximum possible speed of a network, often called the "bandwidth"
  • Actual throughput: real-world speed of a network, affected by various factors such as network congestion, packet loss, and latency
• Factors affecting network throughput:
  • Network hardware and infrastructure (e.g. router, switch, cable quality)
  • Number of devices connected to the network
  • Type and quality of network connection (e.g. Wi-Fi, Ethernet)
  • Packet size and transmission protocol used

Signal Strength

• Measures the power of a wireless signal, typically measured in decibels (dB)
• Factors affecting signal strength:
  • Distance: signal strength decreases with increasing distance from the access point (AP)
  • Obstacles: physical barriers (e.g. walls, furniture) can weaken or block the signal
  • Interference: presence of other wireless networks or devices can interfere with the signal
  • AP location and configuration: placement and settings of the AP can impact signal strength
• Signal strength indicators:
  • RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indication): a measurement of the signal strength in dB
  • SNR (Signal-to-Noise Ratio): a measurement of the signal strength relative to background noise

Network Transmission Test

Network Throughput

• Network throughput measures the amount of data transmitted over a network in a given amount of time, typically in bits per second (bps).
• Theoretical throughput refers to the maximum possible speed of a network, often called the "bandwidth".
• Actual throughput is the real-world speed of a network, affected by factors such as:
  • Network hardware and infrastructure (e.g. router, switch, cable quality)
  • Number of devices connected to the network
  • Type and quality of network connection (e.g. Wi-Fi, Ethernet)
  • Packet size and transmission protocol used

Signal Strength

• Signal strength measures the power of a wireless signal, typically in decibels (dB).
• Factors affecting signal strength include:
  • Distance from the access point (AP), as signal strength decreases with increasing distance
  • Physical barriers (e.g. walls, furniture) that can weaken or block the signal
  • Interference from other wireless networks or devices
  • AP location and configuration, which can impact signal strength
• Signal strength indicators include:
  • RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indication), a measurement of signal strength in dB
  • SNR (Signal-to-Noise Ratio), a measurement of signal strength relative to background noise