Network Performance Test

What Does Network Performance Test Mean?

A network performance test is any process that is used to quantitatively or qualitatively measure the performance of a computer network.

It tests for and records certain behaviors and processes of networks that, when combined, define the network performance and/or quality of service.

Techopedia Explains Network Performance Test

A network performance test primarily tests the uplink and downlink speed of a network. It defines how quick and responsive a network is to user/data communication. It is done by uploading and downloading a data object from the network and measuring both upload and download speeds, throughput, successful message delivery rate and more. Some of the different types of network performance tests include:

• Download/upload speed test
• Penetration test (security)
• Network load test

Some of the metrics used in a network performance test are:

• Network speed
• Throughput
• Download/upload speed
• Jitter
• Delays