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# Network test checklist before starting Ivy

Before you begin your Ivy assessment on Talview's platform, it is essential to verify that your internet connection meets the minimum requirements for a smooth experience. This checklist will guide you through the network testing process to ensure you are ready.

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## Run the Talview Network Speed Test

### Access the Speed Test

Visit the Talview Speed Test at [**https://speed.talview.com**](https://speed.talview.com**) to check your internet connection. This test is designed to measure the network speed between your device and Talview's servers.

### Start the Test

Click the **Start** button on the testing tool to begin checking your internet connection. Wait while the system analyzes your network performance.

## Understanding Your Test Results

After the test finishes, you will see results in four key areas:

### Ping (Latency)

Ping shows how fast data travels from your device to the server and back. A lower ping means a quicker connection, which is important for a smooth assessment experience.

* **Recommended**: 50ms or lower
* **Warning threshold**: 30ms

### Jitter

Jitter tells you how stable your connection is. Lower jitter means fewer interruptions during your online assessment, helping to ensure better performance.

* **Recommended**: 30ms or lower

### Download Speed

Download speed shows how quickly you can receive data from the internet. Ensure this speed is high enough for general online activities and video streaming.

* **Minimum**: 5 Mbps
* **Recommended**: 5 Mbps or higher for smooth video and real-time interaction

### Upload Speed

Upload speed shows how fast you can send data to the internet. Check that this speed is adequate for interactive tasks and data sharing during your assessment.

* **Minimum**: 5 Mbps
* **Recommended**: 5 Mbps or higher

## What the Network Test Checks

When you click **Start**, Talview's system automatically tests the following:

* **Connectivity**: Verifies that your device is online and able to connect to Talview's servers
* **Bandwidth**: Checks if your internet speed is sufficient for video streaming and real-time interaction
* **Latency**: Measures how quickly data travels between your device and Talview's servers

## Troubleshooting Failed or Warning Results

If your test shows a warning or failure, follow these steps to improve your connection:

* **Use a wired connection** instead of Wi-Fi if available
* **Close apps and tabs** that use the internet heavily, such as Zoom, Netflix, or YouTube
* **Avoid VPNs**, as they may increase latency
* **Restart your modem or router** before retrying the check
* **Sit closer to your Wi-Fi router** if you are on wireless
* **Avoid public networks** for better security and stability
* **Ensure no background apps** are consuming data if using a mobile hotspot

### Understanding Specific Errors

* **Connectivity fails**: You are not connected to a stable internet source
* **Bandwidth is low**: You may experience frozen video or delayed audio due to a congested or limited-speed network
* **Latency is high**: You may face choppy video or audio echo due to data delays

## When to Retest

Click **Retest** if:

* You have made any network changes, such as switching to mobile data or a different Wi-Fi network
* You closed apps or restarted your router
* Your initial test showed a warning or failure

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  ### **Additional Network Checklist**

  Before starting your Ivy assessment, complete these additional checks:

  * **Run the system check** at least 15 minutes before your scheduled assessment
  * **Do not switch devices or networks** once you have started the session
  * **Avoid corporate or restricted Wi-Fi networks**, as these may have firewalls or limitations that could disrupt your assessment
  * **Use a personal device** if possible to avoid security settings and firewalls from employer-provided devices
  * **Ensure camera and microphone permissions** are allowed in your browser
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