Topic 1 of 4

#Read the results table

ResultWhat it suggests
Recent sampleThe player has reported a current test
LatencyHow quickly the test exchanged small requests
Download resultObserved transfer performance during that sample
Older sampleUseful for history, not proof of current conditions
No resultThe utility may not have run or reported yet
Topic 2 of 4

#Compare like with like

  • Compare the same player at similar operating times.
  • Look for a pattern across several samples rather than one outlier.
  • Compare nearby players only when they are expected to share a connection path.
  • Keep playback demand and site activity in mind when reading a result.
Topic 3 of 4

#Turn a result into an action

PatternNext step
One poor sampleWait for or request another approved sample
Repeated poor samplesEscalate with player, site and timestamps
Whole site changedCheck for a shared site event
No recent samplesConfirm the utility presentation is expected to report
Topic 4 of 4

#Use tests responsibly