Checking Internet Connection

From a desktop connected with a wired connection to your network, go to either one of the following websites to run a free test of your internet connection:

 

It is usually recommended to run a test several times against sites that are geographically close to your location to obtain an average performance metric. Olafe also recommends running the tests during different times of the day, especially during peak business hours or when you feel a slowdown in your connection speed.

 

If the values being displayed is less than what you are currently paying, please get in touch with your internet service provider, and they will assist you in troubleshooting your connection.

There are more advanced tools that can be used to troubleshoot your Internet-connected services. Here are a few links to free utilities available on the internet:

 

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