Your computer's network card connects your computer to the Internet. If you've ever wondered what is the connection speed of your network card, then there are a few ways to check its connection speed.
Follow us as we show you how to check the speed of your network card and answer some of the most frequently asked questions.
Use network monitoring software
Some network monitoring software includes monitoring tools that provide detailed information on the speed of the network card. For example, the Paessler PRTG is a high-performance network monitor with a Windows network card sensor. It can easily help you test your network speed.
The sensor makes it easy to monitor bandwidth and provides extensive NIC statistics.
In addition to a wide range of network sensors, the PRTG also has extremely flexible alarm functions. For example, it contains 13 alerting mechanisms for detected anomalous indicators.
PRTG users can choose from email, SMS, SNMP traps, push notifications, and slack messages to stay informed.
Other useful Paessler PRTG features
- Its users can use the web-based or desktop-based PRTG application
- PRTG allows users to view network data using real-time maps
- Provide users with in-depth reporting with historical data reports
- The software also allows users to access multiple networks using remote probes
Through the network and sharing center
1. Press Windows and enter control. Select Control Panel from the list of results.
2. Change the "View By" option to "Large icon".
3. Then select Network and Sharing Center.
4. Click Change adapter settings to open the list of network devices on your computer.
5. Double-click your Wi-Fi or Ethernet adapter card to open its status window.
6. Then look for the "Speed" value in the "Status" window, which is the speed of your network card.
This is one of the easiest ways to check the speed of your network card in Windows 10, please give it a try.
Check the NIC speed through the settings
1. Use the Windows+I hotkey to open the "Settings" app and select "Network & Internet".
2. Then click View Hardware and Connectivity Properties to open the NIC details.
3. Then scroll down to the link speed of the Wi-Fi/Ethernet card.
This is another quick and easy way to check the speed of your network card in Windows 10.
Check the LAN speed in cmd
1. First of all, you need to press Windows, type cmd, and then open the Command Prompt result as an administrator.
2. Enter the following command in the prompt window, and then press Enter:
wmic nic where netEnabled=true get name, speed 3. Pay attention to the speed number specified in the command prompt. This is how you check the speed of your network card via the command line in Windows 10.
Use PowerShell
1. Press Windows+X and select Windows Powershell (Administrator).
2. Enter the following command in the PowerShell window:
Get-NetAdapter | select interfaceDescription, name, status, linkSpeed 3. Press the Enter keyboard key to view the details of the network adapter.
4. Check the NIC speed specified in the LinkSpeed column.
The above methods for checking the speed of your network card provide valuable insights into the theoretical maximum speed and other technical specifications of your network card.
How to change LAN speed from 100 to 1000 on Windows 1000
1. Press Windows, then type Ethernet settings and turn it on.
2. From there, select the Change Adapter option.
3. Double-click Ethernet.
4. Here, you will see the speed settings.
5. To change it, click on Properties.
6. Please navigate to the "Advanced" tab, scroll down until you find the "Speed & Duplex" option, select it, and set the value to 1.0 Gbps Full Duplex.
The Gigabit Ethernet protocol is very similar to its predecessor and supports operation in either half-duplex or full-duplex mode.
With full-duplex mode, frames move in both directions at the same time on two channels on the same connection. This results in an aggregate bandwidth that is twice as large as in half-duplex mode.
Is there an Ethernet cable speed limit
The speed obtained through an Ethernet connection is often limited by the specific Ethernet cable installed.
The maximum data transfer rate is 100Mbps for Category 5 cable connections, while the maximum digital transmission rate for Category 5e and Category 6 cable connections is 1000Mbps, and the maximum data transfer rate for Ethernet 6A and above connections is 10000Mbps.
The type of Ethernet cable you choose won't have a significant impact on the overall performance of your home network, as is the case with the vast majority of home network setups.
How do I find the specifications of my NIC?
1. Press Windows, then type "System Information" and select the top result.
2. In the left panel, click the plus button next to the component, then click Network, and then select Adapters.
3. You will find all the network card specifications you need on the right side.