Speedtest.net App Review - Test your internet speed on iPhone - iPod Touch for FREE

Test your internet connection speed - Speedtest.net is now an app for iPhone - iPod Touch.

Information: Speedtest.net
Updated: 19 Feb 2010
Version: 1.5.1
Size: 0.6MB
Seller: Ookla
Download: FREE! on App Store

Speedtest.net is the best bandwidth testing website that almost of the people use for finding their internet connection speeds. I think, all of you have been there at least once. Now, with lots of convenience, iPhone - iPod Touch users can easily access to test the speed through Speedtest.net by installing Speedtest.net app which available on App Store for FREE!!. Speedtest.net app allows you to choose one of the several servers located in different places worldwide (Domestic or International) to find out your download speed and upload speed instantly. In conclusion, with Speedtest.net app, you can know your own iPhone - iPod Touch's internet connection (WiFi, 3G, EDGE, or GPRS) speed. And, the best advantage is this app is FREE, and has no annoying ads.

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The Welcome Screen.

Select the Server that you want to test here.

Testing for your download speed..

..and upload speed

Finally you've got the result in seconds!

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Share Internet PC to iPhone iPod Touch via WiFi called Adhoc[Vista/7]

Share Internet PC to iPhone iPod Touch viaWiFi called Adhoc[Vista/7]

In my last post, I mentioned about make a connection between your PC/Laptop and the iPhone - iPod Touch for Windows XP to share the internet. More applications of this are still to come, so keep hanging around here!. Now, it's time for Vista and Windows 7. The methods are basically the same as those in the previous post, but there are some changes because of the interface. Here we go!.

Note: These steps take a bit of time, but you need to do this only the First time.

Preparations your PC/Laptop:
1. Go to Network Connections in Control panel, Right Click on Wireless Network Connection and Choose Properties.
2. Open the Properties of Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4)
3. Put the IP address(192.168.0.1) and Subnet Mask(255.255.255.0) as follow, then click OK
4. Open Wireless Network Connection and select 'Set up a connection or network'.
5. Choose 'Set up a wireless ad hoc (computer-to-computer) network', Click Next.
6. Add the Network name and choose 'No authentication (Open)' for Security type:'
7. Click Close to finish setting up a adhoc network.
8. At Wireless Network Connection, you'll see your new network said Waiting for users to connect.

Next Part is to share your internet from you LAN
1. Right Click on Local Area Connection and choose Properties
2. At Sharing tab, check the box said 'Allow other network users to connect through this computer's Internet connection', Click OK. Your internet is shared

Finish!!, now for your iPhone - iPod Touch
1. Tap Setting >> Wi-Fi.
2. You will see your new network that you've created, Tap it to connect.
3. Tap the blue arrow, The screen shows information of your iPhone - iPod Touch connected to the WLAN
4. At Wireless Connection, the status has been changed to Connected.
5. The WiFi icon appears!. App Store or Safari can be launched now. IT WORKS!!

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Share Internet from PC to iPhone - iPod Touch via WiFi called Adhoc[WinXP]

Share your internet from PC's Lan to iPhone - iPod Touch via WiFi or adhoc (WinXP)

What should you do when you are at home without wifi signal or access point?. Your iPhone - iPod Touch would have no way to connect to the internet(unless you use EDGE/GPRS, which may be costly). I've got a solution. Share your internet to iPhone - iPod Touch!!. But, how?. It's a piece of cake if your PC or Notebook has a WLAN function(built-in or external) Here are just few simple steps that let you connect your iPhone - iPod Touch to your Pc or laptop via WiFi. It not only allows your iPhone - iPod Touch to go online, but also enables other functions, such as that in the previous post: "Make your wireless mouse from iPhone - iPod Touch"

Preparations:
1. Go to Network Connections in Control panel, Right Click on Wireless Network Connection and Choose Properties
2. Open the Properties of Internet Protocol(TCP/IP)
3. Put the IP address and Subnet Mask as follow, then click OK
4. At tab Wireless Networks, Click Add.. Network.
5. Put your Network name(1. as you want) Network Authentication:(2. Open) and Data Encryption:(3. Disabled) , Click OK
6. Click Advanced, you can use any of 2 choices circled and tick Automatically connect to non-preferred networks. Click Close.
7. You will see your new wireless network (said Not Connected) in your Wireless Network Connection

Next Steps is to share your internet from your LAN:
1. At Network Connections, Right Click on Local Area Connection and choose Properties
2. Go to tab Advanced check on the Allow other network users to connect through this computer's Internet connection. Click close, you will see your Local Area Connection said Shared and Hand icon appeared.

Finish!!, now for your iPhone - iPod Touch:
1. Tap Setting >> Wi-Fi.
2. You will see your new network that you've created, Tap it to connect.
3. Tap the blue arrow, The screen shows information of your iPhone - iPod Touch connected to the WLAN.
4. At Wireless Network Connection the status has changed to Connected
5. The WiFi icon appeared!. You can launch Safari or App Store now!. IT WORKS!!

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