Test Internet connection – so you can find out how fast your DSL is
To find out whether you also get the full bandwidth, perform the following speed test:
- Before you continue, close all Browser Tabs and applications that need Internet. A Download and Update, you should pause briefly.
- Then open the CHIP Speedtest and click on "start Test".
- Note: If this button is not seen, make sure that you have the latest Version of Adobe Flash installed.
- Wait is then completed by the Speedtest. In addition to the Download and also measured the upload speed and the response time, thus the Ping.
- After completion of the test, you will receive an estimate of your connection, including helpful Links.
- Note that the speed test can be dependent on many factors. Repeat it several times a day, in order to obtain a reliable result.
CHIP speed test: Internet connection
Internet: As you find out faults with the provider
Should you be of the opinion that there is a fault with your connection there is, we have the following tips for you:
- First go to the page Allestörungen.de and enter the top right in the search box at your providers.
- You will then see, whether there is a fault or not.
- This is measured to the messages of other users who have reported problems on the Portal.
- A few messages are relatively, you should take a look at the official page of the provider.
- Possibly the fault was also communicated via social networks, like Facebook or Twitter.
In our next tip we can tell you what you can do if your Internet is very slow is.
