3 Ways to Check Network Adapter Speed on Windows 11

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Method 1: Using the Settings App

Besides displaying the network adapter speed, the Settings app also provides information about other connection aspects, such as the network band,MAC address, and more.

Step 1:Press theWindows + I keyto open the Settings app.

Step 2:Choose theNetwork & Internetoption from the left sidebar > clickPropertiesin the right pane.

Step 3:You can see the network speed next to theAggregated link speed (Receive/ Transmit)option.

Method 2: Use Control Panel

Step 1:In the Start Menu search bar, typeControl Panel,and pressEnter.

Step 2:Click onNetwork and Internet.

Step 3:ChooseNetwork and Sharing Center.

Step 4:Click theChange adapter settingsin the left sidebar.

Step 5:Right-click on yourEthernetorWi-Fi connectionand chooseStatusfrom the context menu.

You can check your network adapter speed next to the Speed field.

Method 3: Using the Command-Line Tools

To check the speed of your Ethernet or Wi-Fi interface usingCommand Prompt, follow these instructions:

Step 1:Open theStartMenu, typeCommand Promptin the search bar, and click theRun as administratoroption in the right pane.

Step 2:In the elevated Command Prompt window, type the following command and pressEnter.

Step 3:Check theReceive rate (Mbps) and Transmit rate (Mbps)fields to know the connection speed of your network adapter.

Like Command Prompt, you can useWindows PowerShellto get information about your network adapter speed. Here’s how:

Step 1:Launch theStart Menu, typeWindows PowerShellin the search bar, and chooseRun as administratorfrom the right pane.

Step 2:In the elevated PowerShell window, type the following command and pressEnter.

After the command is executed, you’ll see your computer’s Ethernet and Wi-Fi adapters. Check the connection speed of your network adapter in theLinkSpeedcolumn.

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Last updated on 17 July, 2024

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