![]() ![]() If possible, run the test on a recent model computer with up-to-date networking hardware. ![]() Have only one tab open in your web browser when running a speed test.Use an Incognito window in Chrome web browser or a private window in other web browsers.Turn hyperthreading on (Note: this is not supported on MacBook or Lenovo devices running Chrome web browser).Use the latest version of your web browser to run the speed test.Update the device with the latest version of the operating system.Learn more about the maximum possible download speeds achieved using 1 Gig service on a variety of wireless and connected devices. You won't be able to reach maximum Internet speeds of your chosen Fiber plan when connected by Wi-Fi.The speed test checks your upload and download speeds and displays the results.įor best speed test results, here are some helpful tips: For very high speed services, we recommend downloading the speed test files from our Content Delivery Network, listed above.All hardwired speed tests should be conducted using the 10G LAN port on the back of the router or direct to the Fiber Jack or Optical Connector. As this is a flash based speed test, if you are using a very high speed service, such as a Fibre or NBN service, the results of this test may be influenced by the speed of your computer, or flash operating within your computers web browser.If you have the option to choose a server, ensure you choose an Internode server. As such, we cannot guarantee that your speed test will be accurate, unmetered or exempt from speed shaping. Whilst Internode operate a mirror, we cannot guarantee that your speed test will automatically use our mirror.You can visit and try their flash-based speed test. The aim is to let you determine whether your line is capable of obtaining the expected peak download rate at this time, regardless of the specific technical characteristics of the Internode Broadband plan that you are using.This means that the files will download at the full available speed of your service, even if your service is currently shaped (provided you're not trying to download or upload other data at the same time). The Internode speed test files bypass "Speed Shaping" for Internode broadband plans.Your speed test may also be affected by the load and capacity of our servers that host the speed test.It is normal for speed test results to be lower than your absolute maximum possible line speed. Your speed is subject to variations due to background Internet load at various times.You should close all other applications that use your Internet link while testing your speed.Your speed will be affected by any other data transfers (upload and/or download).The highest possible speed for an ADSL link (for example) is around 85% of the 'sync' speed of the service. These are a consequence of how Broadband services work. There are normal technical overheads which are unavoidably present in all Internet connections. ![]() Internode has a proven record of great customer and reliable Internet services. Want better speeds? Check out our fast NBN Plans
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