World of Computer Networking Your CCNA start - Measuring Throughput

The video tutorial explains the difference between bandwidth and throughput, emphasizing that throughput is always lower than the actual bandwidth. It includes a demonstration of measuring internet speed using speedtest.net, highlighting the difference between advertised and actual speeds. The tutorial also discusses the results of the speed test, focusing on the concept of throughput on the application layer. Finally, it introduces the concepts of latency and ping, setting the stage for further discussion.

What is the difference between bandwidth and throughput?

Why is the actual throughput often lower than the advertised bandwidth?

What were the measured download and upload speeds in the demo?

What is the significance of measuring throughput on the application layer?

How can you measure the throughput of your Internet connection?