Thread: How to test your speed now with Powerboost?

Now that Powerboost seems to be widespread, how do I get an accurate read on my speeds as compared with a few days ago when I didn't have Powerboost. The reason I ask is that I'm on a 5mb plan and I usually got 5-5.3 so I was happy. Now, with Powerboost, I get 6 maybe 7, nothing to scream about. However, my other computer, which is on wireless, is now getting about 1-1.5mb and it always got 4.7 to 5.2. I wish I could turn powerboost off, so I can see what my real readings are. I've reset my modem/router, uninstalled/reinstalled my wireless adapter and it's made no improvement. Also, it seems my pings, according to Speedtest, went from 15-20 up into the 50-60's. Can't say that was right after powerboost went into effect, though. I used to do speedtests every day so I know what the numbers should be. Now, I have no baseline to go by.

Use a program like DUMETER to graph your actual speed. Or I just log into my m0n0wall box and notice it burst to about 20mbps before it settles around 5mbps.