downstream speed
Data transfer rate (also called bandwidth)
A speed test measures the rate at which data is transmitted between a device and the internet. It calculates the download, upload, and sometimes ping speeds to provide an overall picture of the internet connection's performance.
The typical data bit rate for a business Internet connection is 400 Mbit/s. This is much more than the typical data rate for a residential Internet connection which is 100 Mbit/s.
According to computer networking: a top-down approach, the transmission rate of Ethernet LAN is 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps and 10 Gbps. Maximum rate can be transmitted to a destination that is not being transmitted to by other users.
A 512kbps internet speed is faster than a 256kbps internet speed. The "kbps" unit stands for kilobits per second, indicating the rate at which data is transmitted. Therefore, with a 512kbps speed, data is transmitted at twice the rate compared to a 256kbps speed, resulting in faster browsing and download speeds.
Data transfer rate (also called bandwidth)
The amount of data transmitted on a transmission medium over a period of time is referred to as bandwidth. It is typically measured in bits per second (bps) and indicates the maximum data transfer rate of that medium. Higher bandwidth allows for more data to be transmitted concurrently, improving the efficiency and speed of communication. Factors such as network congestion, signal quality, and technology used can affect the actual data transmission rate.
Upload speed refers to the rate at which a computer is sending requests to the server. The requests can be uploading a file or communication packets.
Transfer rate.
Flow control is used in data communications. Flow control is a process that manages the rate at which data is transmitted to ensure that it is properly received.
bandwidth
In a computer system, the bit error rate is based on the percentage of bits transmitted and received compared to those that resulted in error.