Speed Test Server

Ookla Speedtest server provided by Hixbe for internet speed testing

Speed Test Server

Hixbe provides a free Ookla Speedtest server to help users and developers test their internet connection speeds accurately and reliably.

Server Details

• Server ID: [Your Server ID]
• Hostname: speedtest.hixbe.com
• Location: [Your Server Location]
• Provider: Hixbe
• Technology: Ookla Speedtest
• Protocol: HTTP/HTTPS

How Speedtest Works

Ookla Speedtest measures your internet connection’s:

• Download Speed: How fast data downloads to your device
• Upload Speed: How fast data uploads from your device
• Ping/Latency: Response time in milliseconds
• Jitter: Variation in ping/latency

Using the Speedtest Server

Web Interface

Visit our speed test page at https://speedtest.hixbe.com to run a speed test directly in your browser.

Command Line Tools

Ookla Speedtest CLI:

# Install Speedtest CLI
# Linux
curl -s https://install.speedtest.net/app/cli/install.deb.sh | sudo bash
sudo apt-get install speedtest

# macOS
brew tap teamookla/speedtest
brew update
brew install speedtest

# Windows (PowerShell as Admin)
winget install -e --id Ookla.Speedtest.CLI

# Run speed test against our server
speedtest --server-id=[YOUR_SERVER_ID]

Alternative: Fast CLI

# Install fast-cli
npm install -g fast-cli

# Run speed test
fast

Programming Integration

Python with speedtest-cli:

import speedtest

# Create speedtest object
st = speedtest.Speedtest()

# Find and select our server
st.get_servers(['[YOUR_SERVER_ID]'])
st.get_best_server()

# Run download test
download_speed = st.download()
print(f"Download: {download_speed / 1024 / 1024:.2f} Mbps")

# Run upload test
upload_speed = st.upload()
print(f"Upload: {upload_speed / 1024 / 1024:.2f} Mbps")

# Get ping
ping = st.results.ping
print(f"Ping: {ping} ms")

Node.js:

const speedTest = require('speedtest-net');

async function runSpeedTest() {
  try {
    console.log('Running speed test...');
    const result = await speedTest({ serverId: '[YOUR_SERVER_ID]' });

    console.log(`Download: ${result.download.bandwidth / 125000} Mbps`);
    console.log(`Upload: ${result.upload.bandwidth / 125000} Mbps`);
    console.log(`Ping: ${result.ping.latency} ms`);
  } catch (err) {
    console.error('Speed test failed:', err.message);
  }
}

runSpeedTest();

Go:

package main

import (
    "fmt"
    "log"

    "github.com/showwin/speedtest-go"
)

func main() {
    // Create speedtest client
    client := speedtest.New()

    // Get server list
    serverList, err := client.FetchServers()
    if err != nil {
        log.Fatal(err)
    }

    // Find our server by ID
    targetServer := serverList.FindByID("[YOUR_SERVER_ID]")
    if targetServer == nil {
        log.Fatal("Server not found")
    }

    // Run download test
    targetServer.DownloadTest(false)
    fmt.Printf("Download: %.2f Mbps\n", targetServer.DLSpeed)

    // Run upload test
    targetServer.UploadTest(false)
    fmt.Printf("Upload: %.2f Mbps\n", targetServer.ULSpeed)

    // Get ping
    fmt.Printf("Ping: %.2f ms\n", targetServer.Latency)
}

API Integration

For applications that need to integrate speed testing programmatically, you can use the Ookla Speedtest API or third-party libraries.

REST API Example

# Get server list
curl -s "https://www.speedtest.net/api/js/servers" | jq '.[] | select(.id == "[YOUR_SERVER_ID]")'

# Run speed test (requires authentication)
curl -X POST "https://www.speedtest.net/api/api.php" \
  -d "server_id=[YOUR_SERVER_ID]" \
  -d "ping=1" \
  -d "download=1" \
  -d "upload=1"

Best Practices

For Accurate Results

1. Close Background Applications: Ensure no other applications are using bandwidth
2. Use Wired Connection: Ethernet provides more consistent results than Wi-Fi
3. Test Multiple Times: Run tests at different times of day
4. Check Server Distance: Closer servers generally provide more accurate results
5. Avoid Peak Hours: Test during off-peak hours for best results

For Development

1. Implement Retry Logic: Speed tests can occasionally fail
2. Add Timeouts: Set reasonable timeouts for test operations
3. Handle Errors Gracefully: Network issues can cause test failures
4. Cache Results: Don’t run tests too frequently
5. User Consent: Always get user permission before running speed tests

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

“Server not found” Error:

• Verify the server ID is correct
• Check if the server is currently online
• Try a different server

Inconsistent Results:

• Close bandwidth-intensive applications
• Test during off-peak hours
• Use a wired connection instead of Wi-Fi

Slow Speeds:

• Check your ISP’s speed plan
• Test against multiple servers
• Verify no throttling is occurring

Server Status

You can check our speed test server status:

• Server Status: https://speedtest.hixbe.com/status
• Ookla Status Page: https://status.ookla.com

Integration Examples

Web Application

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
    <title>Speed Test</title>
    <script src="https://speedtest.hixbe.com/speedtest.js"></script>
</head>
<body>
    <div id="speedtest"></div>
    <script>
        // Initialize speed test
        const speedtest = new Speedtest();
        speedtest.setParameter("server_id", "[YOUR_SERVER_ID]");

        // Run test
        speedtest.onupdate = function(data) {
            document.getElementById('speedtest').innerHTML =
                `Download: ${data.download} Mbps<br>
                 Upload: ${data.upload} Mbps<br>
                 Ping: ${data.ping} ms`;
        };

        speedtest.start();
    </script>
</body>
</html>

Mobile App Integration

For mobile applications, consider using:

• iOS: Speedtest-iOS framework
• Android: Speedtest-Android library
• React Native: react-native-speedtest package

Terms of Service

• Free Usage: Speed test server is provided free of charge
• Fair Usage: Please respect reasonable usage limits
• No SLA: Service provided “as is” without service level agreement
• Data Privacy: Test results are not stored or shared

Support

For technical support or questions:

• Email: [e-mail]
• Documentation: Check our NTP Servers and Time Synchronization FAQ
• Ookla Support: Visit https://www.speedtest.net/help

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Ookla Speedtest

Official Speedtest website

Speedtest CLI

Command line speed testing tool

Speedtest API

Developer API documentation

Network Diagnostics

Network troubleshooting guide