Check Wi-Fi speed - measure Wi-Fi connection speed

One of the most important criteria for the quality of work on the Internet is the speed of connection and data transfer. Our speedtest service allows you to check the technical condition of the channel and find out its functional parameters. The application works in the Russian Federation, Kazakhstan, Ukraine and Belarus. Unfortunately, some providers claim one speed, but in fact the user receives a lower speed. To control the quality of services, it is enough to use the service to determine the quality of the connection.

How to find out Internet speed

First of all, you need to figure out what parameters affect the quality and speed of the Internet connection and data transfer. In simple words, the better the technology, the greater the network capacity, and accordingly, the diagnostic results are closer to optimal. In addition, some users forget that the Internet speed is directly affected by the tariff plan paid by the user.

Advice! For the most accurate Internet speed test results, before diagnostics you need to disable all programs and applications that slow down your connection speed. In addition, during the check, do not go to third-party resources, this will distort the diagnostic results.

First of all, you need to choose a high-quality, reliable diagnostic service that guarantees high accuracy of results. This is exactly what speedteste.ru is - the data is provided in a convenient form, it can be downloaded, stored, or sent by email. The user receives comprehensive results, analyzing which one can obtain a complete picture of the functioning of the network.

Checking real Internet speed requires using a special application. Experts and users recommend using a foreign AIDS test service. For many years, this application has been successfully used to diagnose connection status. The service is easy to use, the interface is intuitive, there is a large “Start” button on the main page, just click it and after a minute the user can check the Internet speed online. First, the application determines the IP address of the device, information about the provider, in addition, you can select the units of measurement:

Kbps;
KB/s;
Mbps;
MB/s

You can choose miles or kilometers as units of measurement, and 12- or 24-hour systems to indicate time. In addition, the user independently selects the server for more accurate results and sets the date.

Important! Speedtest also offers a mobile application for testing connection quality on mobile gadgets, as well as on devices running Android and iOS.

Useful tips:

It is recommended to take measurements by directly connecting the cable to the device, then the results will be more accurate than when checking via Wi-Fi;
the test server should be located in the country where the device is, then the interaction time will be minimal;
for the most accurate results, you need to turn off programs and applications that consume traffic;
During the scan, you must disable your antivirus and firewalls;
requires disabling the intermediate proxy server, as it complicates the data transmission chain, and accordingly, the verification results will be unreliable.

Service data

The speedtest application is a proven, reliable assistant in diagnosing connection speed. The application is free, verification is available an unlimited number of times. To get correct test results, perform the test at least three times, and then calculate the average value of the three parameters:

incoming traffic;
outgoing traffic;
ping.

To find out your connection speed, you don’t need to install any programs or applications on your device, go to:. Diagnostics are carried out online. First of all, ping is determined - the response time, at the next stage the incoming speed is diagnosed, and after that the upload speed is determined.

Upon completion of the global Internet speed test, the client receives the data and can repeat the diagnosis or move to another server for testing.

If the actual Internet speed is less than that specified in the contract, the first thing that is recommended to do is to exclude the influence of all intermediate devices on the network, this applies to the router. The device for testing is connected to the network by cable.

If we are talking about mobile Internet for smartphones and tablets, which is supplied through a Wi-Fi router, you need to restart all devices - the router and gadgets connected to it. If the repeated result is still unsatisfactory, try resetting the router to factory settings using the “Reset” button. If after this the test result remains bad, try connecting to the Internet through your neighbors’ Wi-Fi router.

Important! Remember that most Wi-Fi routers do not provide high connection speeds, so mobile Internet speeds are much lower than those provided by the provider.

If a user tests the connection on a computer or laptop via cable, and the results do not meet expectations, do not immediately call the provider and tell them about technical problems. It is possible that the device was consuming too much traffic at the time of diagnosis. This can happen unnoticed by the user. For example, the operating system is updated - files are downloaded in the background, so the owner does not even notice it. In addition, an impressive part of the traffic is consumed by torrents, online radio, and running programs. Thus, first of all, you need to make sure that the device does not consume unnecessary traffic.

Advice! Experts recommend conducting diagnostics in a safe mode.

Optimal incoming/outgoing speed and ping

The aggregator determines the optimal server through which testing will be carried out. The user can also independently select a server, but the closer it is to the device, the more accurate the results will be. Regarding optimal test data:

ping (measurement units - milliseconds), acceptable result - up to 120 ms, good result - up to 45 ms;
incoming speed (units of measurement - megabits per second) - the higher the speed, the faster sites, music, videos, images load;
outgoing speed (units of measurement - megabits per second) - the higher the speed, the faster you can upload information to the Internet.

How to Check Wi-Fi Speed on Windows

If the connection speed is very low, even simple and fast sites cannot be loaded, you can use the built-in capabilities of the operating system.

On Windows you can check Wi-Fi without connecting third-party tools:

Launch the command window through the “ Start ” menu or with the Win+R , works on all versions of the OS;
In the window that opens, enter the command ncpa.cpl , press the “ Ok ” button or the enter key;
In the list of available active connections, select what you want to check;
Right-click, call up the interactive menu and select “ Status ”;
The operating system will launch a real-time connection test tool.

Testing on Windows OS allows you to view the volume of data packets to be sent and received. The current speed and the total number of files sent and received during the current session are also displayed. The disadvantage of such a check is that there is less information about the connection, but the advantage is that it tracks all changes in real time. The ruSPEEDTEST.ru service provides more complete information.

Alternative Internet speed testing services

Alternative sites.

Finding a website on the Internet to check the quality of the connection is not difficult. Such services are free; you can check the Internet speed on your computer in less than a minute:

Yandex.Internetometer;
2IP.ru.

Important! Many providers offer their own connection quality checking services.

Computer programs.

Most programs, in addition to the main task of checking speed, are oversaturated with additional options, which is inconvenient. Here are some alternative programs:

BWMeter;
Networx;
JDast LAn Speed Test.

Mobile applications.

Designed for testing the quality of mobile Internet:

Network Master;
Meteor.

Before choosing a program or application, read the reviews and make sure that the test will not harm the device.

What is an Internet connection speed test?

In 2020, there are quite a large number of different programs and services designed to measure speed quality. They all have an extremely similar operating principle and allow you to obtain accurate results and indicators. At the same time, to carry out measurements, the system sequentially measures every indicator important for a quality connection and allows subscribers to evaluate the current level of communication and compare it with the conditions stated by the provider.

That is, a speed tester is a special program that helps evaluate a connection, and a speed test is the measurement process itself.

It is important to emphasize that the optimal choice would be the service company’s own system on the provider’s official portal.

But, if it’s not there, you should take a closer look at:

our website;
internet meter from Yandex;
portal speedtest.net.

It is worth adding that the programs are equally reliable, regardless of the company that employs the inspector. Therefore, a verification system from, for example, Megafon, is perfect for checking operator services.

Checking Internet speed on your phone (smartphone)

Speedtest, according to experts and users, is the most stable, accurate application for diagnosing connections and checking the quality of mobile Internet. The service is available for download on Play.Market, as well as in the “Programs” section on the developer’s website.

After starting the diagnostics, the service determines the location of the device and checks the quality of the connection. The phone screen displays a speedometer, where online data is displayed, and the following data is sequentially tested:

ping;
data acquisition speed;
speed of sending information.

In addition, the user can check the speed of the gadget's Wi-Fi connection. The service is Russian-language, all data is saved.

How does the Yandex internet meter work?

Yandex can be called a real Federation, since under its wing a variety of services have gathered from radio to electronic wallet, from mail to traffic maps. Among all these features, an Internet speed tester was developed.

To work with the service, just go to the page and click the “Measure” button. The page itself does not look very presentable, but contains a lot of information about the user. It is determined automatically:

City;
OS type;
Browser;
IP address;
Screen resolution.

Just below is a block with more detailed technical information. For the average user, most of these characteristics will mean nothing.

Note! The test can be taken online without authorization on Yandex.

After taking a free speed measurement, the user can share the results. They are contained in a small picture that can be posted on a blog or displayed on a website. The link is already prepared for insertion into other resources.

Average Internet speed in Russia

Most cities in Russia have created good conditions for using the Internet: unlimited tariffs are in effect, fiber-optic communication lines have been installed, and mobile communication standards are being expanded and modernized. However, there are also problem areas where the Internet is provided via telephone cable and 4G communication is not supported. Such technical conditions are only sufficient for downloading small files and viewing chats.

Average fixed internet readings:

ping – 13 ms;
download speed – 66.01 Mb/s;
sending speed – 72.84 Mb/s;
46th place in the world.

Average mobile Internet indicators:

ping – 47 ms;
download speed – 20.27 Mb/s;
sending speed – 8.90 Mb/s;
98th place in the world.

What does Internet speed depend on?

The main factor influencing the quality of the connection is related to the tariff and the Internet traffic conditions provided for by it.

In addition, the connection method used by the operator to support its services is of great importance:

Mobile Internet;
standard city line (cable);
wi-fi and wireless communications.

The second option is the most reliable, since it allows you to achieve the highest speed and virtually eliminates loss of connection quality.

The mobile network will cause the greatest difficulties, since it depends on the location of a lot of factors:

the user’s location (different parts of the city have different signal levels);
the terrain of the surrounding area (hills, tall buildings, hills interfere with signal reception from the radio tower);
weather (indicators decrease in rain and bad weather).

We must not forget about time. During peak hours, when many users access the network at the same time, the load on the operator increases, but the capabilities of its server remain unchanged, which leads to a drop in traffic.