Who hasn't caught themselves thinking about the quality of their internet, if it really has the speed it's supposed to have?

This happens a lot, especially when more people use it, using it.

Regardless of what you have in mind, know that it is possible to see your internet speed, and it is much easier than it looks.

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This will happen through an application, and here you will see some platform options to check the internet speed, and see which app you like best.

See 3 apps to measure the internet speed Next:

1- Wifiner

It runs on a MacBook (masOS 10.10+) which has a standard built-in wireless network adapter that is available from the Mac App Store.

Wifiner is an excellent option for anyone who wants to check out a wireless network. You will get broad search results with an interactive map that is color coded.

If you have “dead zones” in the area you cover, you identify them and obviously remove them. In addition, Wifiner is ideal for those who are organizing their first internet.

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Despite being quite simple, Wifiner offers a detailed report on the process.

cons

  • No means of floor plan design;
  • No discovery mode.

pros

  • 11 heatmap styles;
  • Simple to use interface;
  • Available on the App Store.

2- LAN Speed Test

Available for Windows 7 (SP1+), Windows 8, Windows 10, Server 2008, Server 2012, plus Mac OS 10.7.5 or later.

The LAN Speed Test was done to check the internet speed localized wired and LANs. It works on MacsOS and Windows in addition to being completely portable.

The app is capable of configuring every aspect of the test, being excellent for professionals, and complicated for beginners.

Speed tests are important for optimizing the speeds of transferring local data, such as from a smartphone to a remote hard drive that has a connection to a home router.

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cons

  • It is not suitable for beginners.

pros

  • It has a lot of precision;
  • Versatile LAN speed test usable.

3- NetSpot

WiFi speed test app which runs on MacBook (macOS 10.10+) or any laptop (Windows 7/8/10) which has a standard 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless network adapter.

Log in to NetSpot, start a new site survey, and on the Active Verification screen, choose the wireless internet you want to verify. It works for either an open network or a network where you have the password.

If you chose this option, NetSpot will measure the speed of the internet at each data display point, send requests to various servers and calculate the duration of time and then get the response.

Do this method on all the networks you chose to test. Once the survey is completed, you will be able to review information about the tested wireless internet. 

download by Play Store and App Store.

cons

  • None.

pros

  • Simple to use;
  • Quite accurate;
  • Modern interface.