How to Test Ethernet Network Speed
There is nothing like a slow internet connection to bring your day to a grinding halt, especially in an age where websites are optimized for use on high-speed connections. You can test your connection speed by using online tests or downloading specialized software.
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Online
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A handful of websites offer online utilities for testing your network's speed. One such example of this test is Audit My PC's Internet Speed test. This test uses Java and offers a comprehensive documentation explaining how their test was programmed and how it functions.
Software
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You can download a program for more in-depth testing of your network speed, such as Performance Test or DownTester. This allows you to take greater control over the network testing parameters, such as the length of the test, the protocol, the IP address and the port.
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Troubleshooting
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If your connection speed is slower than it should be, contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to make sure that it's not a problem within their system. Other issues that may slow your network speed include viruses and spyware and having a multitude of computers on the same network connection.
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