FAQ
What is myspeed.site?
Myspeed.site is a tool that utilised Network Diagnostic Tool (NDT). NDT is an open source api that is currently maintained by Measurement Lab (M-Lab). It is used to measure network performance by displaying the network's speed (download and upload speed), latency and packet loss. Myspeed.site is incorporated with Geographical Information System (GIS) that provides an open space for all people to identify the network performance within Malaysia.
What does the network performance indicators mean?
Speed
Latency
Packet Loss
Why is myspeed.site important?
Although the broadband penetration rate in Malaysia and Sarawak has improved from 2021 to 2022, there are still complaints, incidences and news that reflect how the status is different on the ground. Myspeed.site provides a platform for:
NetStethoscope utilises Raspberry Pi Zero that is utilised as a probe for remote testing. It is installed with NDT and due to its portability, it is used in live updating the network performance. The data can be viewed by the public on myspeed.site.
What is myspeed.site?
Myspeed.site is a tool that utilised Network Diagnostic Tool (NDT). NDT is an open source api that is currently maintained by Measurement Lab (M-Lab). It is used to measure network performance by displaying the network's speed (download and upload speed), latency and packet loss. Myspeed.site is incorporated with Geographical Information System (GIS) that provides an open space for all people to identify the network performance within Malaysia.
What does the network performance indicators mean?
Speed
- Can also be referred as throughput. It reflects how much data can be transferred per unit of time across a network from one location to another, experienced by end user as internet speed. Higher throughput means better internet speeds. Measured in Megabits per second (Mbps).
Latency
- refers to the Return Trip Time (RTT) of data transfers on a network, how long it takes for the data to travel to and fro its destination. Lower latency is considered better. Measured in millisecond (ms)
Packet Loss
- refers to amount of data which was sent but unable to reach its intended destination. Low packet loss percentage indicates the network ability to transfer data from the user end to the destination host with high reliability
Why is myspeed.site important?
Although the broadband penetration rate in Malaysia and Sarawak has improved from 2021 to 2022, there are still complaints, incidences and news that reflect how the status is different on the ground. Myspeed.site provides a platform for:
- All internet users to identify their wired and wireless network performance
- Policy and decision makers to formulate plans or policies regarding local internet connectivity
- Local community in easing their reporting process on their internet connectivity by uploading their network performance as markers on GIS
NetStethoscope utilises Raspberry Pi Zero that is utilised as a probe for remote testing. It is installed with NDT and due to its portability, it is used in live updating the network performance. The data can be viewed by the public on myspeed.site.