Fast or Slow? 5 Ways to Check Network Speed in Windows 10!

By Lydia | Last Updated June 18, 2024

Sometimes we may encounter the problem that the computer is connected to broadband, while the internet speed is inconsistent. At this time, it is necessary to check the current network speed in order to identify the cause. Following these5 methods to check the network speed in the Win10 system will help you operate correctly.

• Method 1: Check Network Speed via Network and Sharing Center
• Method 2: Check Network Speed via Task Manager
• Method 3: Check Network Speed via Resource Monitor
• Method 4: Using PowerShell
• Method 5: Use Third-Party Software to Monitor Network Speed in Real-Time

Method 1: Check Network Speed via Network and Sharing Center

Step 1: Press the "Win+i" shortcut keys to open the Settings window, and click on "Network & Internet".

Step 2: Click on "Ethernet" on the left side, then find and click on the "Network and Sharing Center" option.

Step 3: It will pop-up a new window. Click on "Ethernet" within this section.

Step 4: In the Ethernet Status window, you can view the current network speed of your computer.

Method 2: Check Network Speed via Task Manager

Step 1: First, press the "Ctrl+Shift+Esc" to open Task Manager.

Step 2: In Task Manager, select the "Performance" tab.

Step 3: Within the "Network" section, Click on it to view the network speed.

Method 3: Check Network Speed via Resource Monitor

Windows 10 also comes with a built-in resource monitor, which can be used to view the computer's resource usage, including CPU, memory, disk, and network usage. Below are the specific steps to check network speed using the resource monitor:

Step 1: Enter into "Task Manager" following the steps above, and then select the "Performance" tab.

Step 2: Under the "Performance" tab, you will see the "Resource Monitor" button at the bottom. Click on it to open the Resource Monitor.

3. In the Resource Monitor, select the "Network" tab to view the network speed.

Method 4: Using PowerShell

Step 1: Press "Windows+X", then select Windows PowerShell (Admin).

Step 2: In the PowerShell window, enter the following command:

Get-NetAdapter | select interfaceDescription, name, status, linkSpeed

Step 3: Press the Enter key, the network card speed is specified in the LinkSpeed column.

Method 5: Use Third-Party Software to Monitor Network Speed in Real-Time

1. XMeters

XMeters is a very simple and practical taskbar system monitoring tool. It can display not only network information but also CPU, disk, and memory information.

You can configure how XMeters displays the information in three different ways: bar graph, pie chart, or text. Each display method can be customized with different colors, allowing you to adapt it into a customized style.

Right-click on the status display area of the taskbar to open the settings dialog box. Note that without a subscription, the minimum refresh rate is 3 seconds.

2. TrafficMonitor

TrafficMonitor is also a network monitoring software. But differ from XMeters fixed in the taskbar, it can be displayed through a floating window. Displaying the current internet speed and CPU and RAM usage is also optional, with other capabilities like an embedded display in the taskbar, changeable display skins, and historical traffic statistics.

To use TrafficMonitor: As the program starts, a floating window showing network speed will appear on the screen. Right click on the floating window to open up the pop-up menu.

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