Network and Internet Run Internet Speed Test in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to test the internet speed of your Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or Cellular network connection in Windows 11.

Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.7922 (24H2) and 26200.7922 (25H2), and build 28000.1764 (26H1), Microsoft rolled out the ability to do built-in network speed test accessible from the taskbar. You can launch it via the Wi-Fi and Cellular Quick Settings pages or by right-clicking the network icon in the system tray. The tool opens in your default browser and supports testing Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and Cellular connections. This feature helps assess network performance and supports troubleshooting.

Starting with build 26340.9767 (Experimental 26H2) for Insiders, Microsoft is making it faster and easier to check the performance of your internet connection in Windows. Windows Insiders can now run an internet speed test and see the results directly in Quick Settings, without being redirected to a browser. Start a test from the new Speed test Quick Setting, from the Wi-Fi or Cellular flyout, or by right-clicking the network icon in the system tray and selecting Test internet speed. While the test runs, Quick Settings shows its progress and results, including download speed, upload speed, and ping. Because the test runs against your active internet connection, you can quickly understand how your current connection is performing without leaving your workflow. This updated experience builds on the internet speed test Microsoft previously introduced for Windows Insiders, bringing the test and its results directly into Windows.

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1 Go to the SpeedTest.net site in your browser.

2 Click/tap on GO when ready to start the network speed test. (see screenshot below)







1 Right click on the Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or Cellular network icon on the taskbar corner, and click/tap on Test internet speed. (see screenshots below)


2 Your default browser will now open to the Internet speed test tool by SpeedTest.

3 Click/tap on Start when ready to start the network speed test. (see screenshot below)






1 Open Quick Settings (Win+A).

2 Click/tap on the Wi-Fi or Cellular arrow. (see screenshot below)


3 Click/tap on the Test internet speed button. (see screenshot below)


4 Your default browser will now open to the Internet speed test tool by SpeedTest.

5 Click/tap on Start when ready to start the network speed test. (see screenshot below)






1 Open Settings (Win+I).

2 Click/tap on Network & internet on the left side, and click/tap on Advanced network settings on the right side. (see screenshot below)



3 Under Related support, click/tap on the Run an internet speed test link. (see screenshot below)


4 Click/tap on Start when ready to start the network speed test. (see screenshot below)



That's it,
Shawn Brink