
Bandwidth & Speed
Bandwidth Bandwidth is the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted over a network connection in a given time. Usually measured in bits per second (bps), such as Mbps (megabits per second) or Gbps (gigabits per second). Key Points Speed Speed in networking refers to how quickly data travels from one point to another. It is the rate of data transfer experienced by the user, often measured in bits per second (bps), just like bandwidth. Key Points Bandwidth vs Speed vs Throughput Term Definition Example Key Point Bandwidth Maximum capacity of a network link, measured in bits per second (bps). A fiber line with 1 Gbps bandwidth Think of it as the width of the highway (how many cars...