If you have a Mac, there is no need to download new software to test your LAN speed. Mac OS X Snow Leopard, Lion and Mountain Lion computers include a built-in Network Utility that will test your ...

Test the speed of your LAN with this free program. Note: This file addresses v1.1.5 of thesoftware. How fast is your network connection? No, I don’t mean how fastyou think it is, or how fast your ...

Testing your internet connection’s performance is even more important with millions of extra workers working from home. You don’t need any extra software—a web ...

Net Chaser from T3 Innovation lets engineers and technicians speed-certify the data-carrying capabilities of Ethernet network cables up to 1 Gbps by testing for noise in the network, detecting faults ...

There was a time, before I started covering broadband for CNET, I didn't think much about how the internet actually worked. Like most people, I only noticed it when my connection went down. Once I ...

If your Ethernet connection is capped at 100 Mbps despite having a gigabit-capable setup, there are several steps you can take to resolve this issue on Windows. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help ...

If you are facing slow Ethernet speeds on Windows 11/10, the following fixes might help you resolve the issue. Before that, check the status of your internet connection, turn off your VPN, check for ...

Whenever there are problems with an internet connection via an Ethernet connection, then in most cases, the issue lies with the cable itself. At no point should a 1Gbps connection should be limited to ...

Delivers Layer 1-3 Ethernet testing on a single platform that supports data center interconnect speeds from 10GE to 800GE Validates network equipment interoperability and bandwidth performance to ...

Cierra was an associate writer for CNET's broadband team, covering all things home internet. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a master's degree. Cierra is ...