How to Check Satellite Internet Speeds

When a computer connect to the Internet via satellite, various conditions can affect the connection speed. Adding or removing various machines or peripherals to the Internet connection also can affect the connection speed. At any time, especially when changing configurations, turning on new devices or resetting current devices, a speed test can be completed to check the Internet connection speed. The best way to determine the Internet speed is to use the Internet itself to measure the connection.

Things You'll Need

• PC with an Internet connection

Instructions

1. Open an Internet web browser. Any web browser will work for this test.

2. Navigate to www.speedtest.net.

3. Click on the "Begin Test" button at the top of the screen.

4. Wait for the test to complete. The results of the test will be displayed on the screen.

Tips & Warnings

• Be sure other Internet applications are not running when the test is run.

References

• Speedtest.net