ethernet test

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ethernet test

Is there a way to test if my ethernet is working properly.
I have exhausted every other source for my weird speeds on my cable internet.
I thought the Apple Hardware test would tell me but it does not seem to have an ethernet test.
thanks Laura

Flat Panel iMac, G4, 1 GHz, Mac OS X (10.4.6)

Posted on Jun 14, 2006 3:53 PM

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Answer 1

SimplyMac

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Jun 14, 2006 4:57 PM in response to Laura Drew1

http://www.dslreports.com/stest

If your Network Preferences show your ethernet connected with an IP address it is working.

Use the above link to test the speeds you are getting.

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Laura Drew1 Author

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Jun 14, 2006 5:11 PM in response to SimplyMac

Hi,
well, it is working I have just been getting some very up and down speeds, some of the tests I have done every 20 seconds or so, like 15 in a row and I get speeds from 1mb to 6 and everywhere in between. I realize it does fluctuate but was thinking it should be a little more 'even keeled' here are my previous test results from dslreports.com:
http://web.mac.com/ldrew1/iWeb/Site/Blank.html

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Answer 3

SimplyMac

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Jun 14, 2006 6:37 PM in response to Laura Drew1

Yup all those speeds are generally normal looking. Your line speed has nothing to do with your Mac. The speed you get will depend on peak usage times by your ISP. If your speed is less than you think you should be getting, you'll need to speak to them.

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Laura Drew1 Author

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Jun 14, 2006 6:53 PM in response to SimplyMac

ya, we have been thru it all, just wanted to rule out my computer....you know how those pc people can be....

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JMEH

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Jun 14, 2006 6:57 PM in response to Laura Drew1

Hi Laura - I see you're still searching for that perfect speed... darn CABLE Co. incentives...

Well, my only suggestion would be to do a series of speed test at the same time everyday. Maybe do your test 3 times a day, like 7:00AM, 1:00PM and 9:00PM, do this for a week and see what your results are like. If you find a pattern, I don't know, but you might find something out. Peak usage in my area is between 3:00PM and 5:30PM, just bustling... Good luck, Rick

BTW - Now that I think about this more, you probably have been doing this already 😉

iMac G5 iSight 20" - 30G iPOD in Slimming Black - HP Pav and Toshiba Sat Mac OS X (10.4.6)

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Laura Drew1 Author

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Jun 14, 2006 7:00 PM in response to JMEH

yea, I have... but I have not documented it all. We live in the middle of nowhere so I think (according to the 3rd tech they sent out ) that some of it is because of hardware limitations - on there part (which I was surpised that he said- it helped that my neighbor was here and she knows him personally - like I said wwe live in a small town)
Really my speeds are not bad... probably got too much time on my hands!
hahaha 🙂

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