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Performing bandwidth speed tests

Performing bandwidth speed tests

When viewing the site Overlays, a speed test is required for obtaining the bandwidth of an interface. The bandwidth will appear an Not Available if a speed test has not been performed.

Note

The speed test is per port and can only be performed a limited number of times per day. It can lasts for approximately 10-20 seconds and utilizes the full capacity of a network port.

To perform a speed test:
  1. Go to Home and select the site you want to review.

  2. In the Overlays tab, refresh the Bandwidth field. A message displays to indicate the daily API usage limit.

  3. Click Confirm. The speed test will begin and a warning will display to indicate that the speed test is currently ongoing.

  4. Click Close. When the speed test is complete, the Bandwidth field will update.

Performing bandwidth speed tests

When viewing the site Overlays, a speed test is required for obtaining the bandwidth of an interface. The bandwidth will appear an Not Available if a speed test has not been performed.

Note

The speed test is per port and can only be performed a limited number of times per day. It can lasts for approximately 10-20 seconds and utilizes the full capacity of a network port.

To perform a speed test:
  1. Go to Home and select the site you want to review.

  2. In the Overlays tab, refresh the Bandwidth field. A message displays to indicate the daily API usage limit.

  3. Click Confirm. The speed test will begin and a warning will display to indicate that the speed test is currently ongoing.

  4. Click Close. When the speed test is complete, the Bandwidth field will update.