Wi-Fi speed with NetStress fairs
Speed-Tool we calculated the connection speed of your Wi-Fi network. Alternatively, you can determine with further testing, the overall speed of the DSL connection, read the next section for more.
- For the measurement you need two computers. A need to connect via LAN cable directly to the Router, the other via the Wi-Fi.
- Then, install on both devices the Tool NetStress and start it.
- After the Start, you need to select on both devices with the respective network Adapter. Where they are connected by a LAN, select in the "LAN" or "Ethernet"Adapter. Where you are connected via wifi, the Wi-Fi Adapter.
- Then, the Tool itself is. Confirm the emerging requests of the Firewall with "allow access". All messages are confirmed, it can proceed with the connection of the devices. The green loading bar at the bottom, you don't need to note that this "invites" almost always.
- Click there, where you are connected via wifi, on the Button with the star. Here you can select the IP address of the second computer. In General, this is already there, otherwise, you will need to enter this manually.
- Click on the Button "Start" to begin the Test. You can see then on both devices the speed measurement.
- After about 30 seconds you can stop the Test again. You can now find on the right-hand side is the average connection speed of your Wi-Fi network. The measurement is carried out in kBit/s 1000 kBit/s 1 MBit/s.
Wi-Fi: Speed Test, NetStress
Internet speed via the Online Benchmark Test to measure
There are various providers of Online Benchmark Tests to measure the Internet speed. In this example, we use the CHIP-Speedtest.
- Before you can determine the Download and upload rate, you will need to login first with Laptop, PC, or Smartphone in the appropriate network.
- Disconnect other devices from the network, in order to not affect the connection test.
- You close on your test all open programs on your device and restart the Browser.
- Call the page "speedtest.chip.de" on, starts the Test by itself. Now the latency (Ping), as well as the Download and Upload speed in Mbit/s measured. You can then read the values.
CHIP-Speedtest: Wi-Fi Speed to determine
Connection rate to be used on Mac OS to determine
- There are also programs that you can use the speed of your Internet is connection measure. For Mac OS you can, for example, the program "WiFiSpy" to download and install.
- The Tool now displays in the menu bar, the current connection rate to the Router in Mbps. So you can see constantly how fast and good the connection is and where you have the best reception.
More than just the speed of the Wi-Fi measure: CHIP special edition
With our Wi-Fi guide 2015, you can get more out of your home network. From beginners to professionals, everyone with practical tips and Tricks to find. You configure the Router as a Central unit for your entire home, set up the perfect media center and fix a targeted network error.
- In the CHIP Kiosk you will find the Wi-Fi manual , either as a booklet or as PDF for Download
- The Highlight of the book-DVD is the full version of Bitdefender Total Security 2015 - the all-round protection for 365 days. Plus: SMART Wi-Fi tool package!
CHIP WLAN GUIDE 2015
None of the Tests is 100 percent accurate. You can perform the Test also on your mobile device, but the accuracy varies a little more. Speedtest.net offers its service via Apps on the iPhone , Windows Phone, and Androiddevices. If you tips are looking for how to make your Wi-Fi speed increase, click here.
