I've been using my job's WiFi, and when I run Google's internet speed test, it shows my download speeds are below 2 Mbps. In contrast, other testing sites are consistently reporting speeds around 70 Mbps. I'm curious if there's a specific reason for this discrepancy. Initially, I thought maybe someone at work messed with the router settings to cap my speeds, but the other tests are normal. A co-worker mentioned that Google's test could be triggering some security feature, possibly because the system thinks I'm trying to launch a DDOS attack. Does that even make sense?
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Another possibility is that there could be some form of throttling happening on your network, especially for certain types of traffic. Sometimes networks limit video streaming services to optimize bandwidth. But since you've confirmed accurate speeds on other devices, it sounds like your specific device might have an issue.
It's quite possible that Google's speed test triggers certain security protocols on corporate or public WiFi networks. They might use cookies and data collection during the test, which could raise flags for security systems. It's worth discussing this with your network admin if it's a consistent issue.
Your workplace might have some kind of traffic shaping or firewall settings that affect specific tests. If you're having issues, the best bet is to bring it up with your network administrator to see if they can help.
It's definitely corporate WiFi. It seems like after several tests, I've inadvertently triggered something that's affecting my speed readings lately.
Yeah, I tested another device and got proper results. It looks like the problem is with the one I've been using for a while now.