How to Determine the Wireless Speed
Internet service providers provide customers with a steady amount of bandwidth and speed, but it is not always apparent how much speed is provided. Internet speed is typically measured in megabytes per second, and your connection's speed can vary based on how many people are sharing the same network. Knowing your Internet speed can be important in troubleshooting issues in which downloads are not proceeding satisfactorily or if bandwidth-intensive applications are not working properly.
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Instructions
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Click "Start," and then click "Control Panel."
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Click the green "Network and Internet" link on the left-hand side of the window.
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Click the blue "View Network Status and Tasks" link below the "Network and Sharing Center" entry.
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Click the "Wireless Network Connection" entry, and locate the "Speed" entry in the middle of the window.
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Tips & Warnings
Your real-time Internet speed can vary due to a number of factors. There are many websites that will test your speed for free.
You can also view your Internet speed from the Task Manager by pressing "Ctrl," "Alt" and "Delete" at the same time. Click the "Networking" tab. Your speed will be listed at the bottom of the window, and your current utilization is listed to the left of it. This a measure of how much of your bandwidth your computer is using at any given time.
