The wireless connection speed of your computer is different from the Internet speed from your service provider. The former is the communication speed between your device's wireless adapter and your router. A good wireless router is important to get the desired speed you want on your network. However, there are many factors that can affect the wireless network connection speed between your router and computers. To know more about this, click here.
To determine your computer's wireless connection speed, select your computer’s operating system below for specific instructions:
NOTE: The wireless signal bars do not necessarily indicate your Internet connection speed. The signal bars represent the signal strength that your wireless computer is receiving from your Linksys wireless router. If you are using a Linksys Wi-Fi Router, you can also test the Internet connection speed using Linksys Connect. For instructions, click here. If you have a Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router, click here.
Step 1:
Press the Windows
key + D on your keyboard to show the Desktop.
Step 2:
Right-click the wireless adapter
icon located at the bottom-right of the Desktop screen, then click Open Network and Sharing Center.
Press the Windows

Step 2:
Right-click the wireless adapter

NOTE: If you are using a Windows 10 computer, the wireless adapter icon will look like this:
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Step 3:
Click the Wi-Fi connection.
The Wi-Fi Status window will appear showing your computer’s wireless connection details. The Speed section indicates the connection speed between the wireless adapter and the router.

Step 1:
Click on the Wireless
icon on the bottom-right of your Desktop screen and select Open Network and Sharing Center.
Click on the Wireless


Step 2:
On the Network and Sharing Center window, click Wireless Network Connection.

The Wireless Network Connection Status window will appear showing your computer’s wireless connection details. The Speed section indicates the connection speed between the wireless adapter and the router.

Right-click on the Wireless
icon at the bottom-right of your screen and select Status.

The Wireless Network Connection Status window will appear showing your computer’s wireless connection details. The Speed section indicates the connection speed between the wireless adapter and the router.
You can view the Wi-Fi connection speed in three (3) ways:
Step 1:
Click on Spotlight then enter “network utility”.
Click on Spotlight then enter “network utility”.

Step 2:
Select Info and choose Wi-Fi (en1) from the drop-down options.

NOTE: The wireless connection speed will be displayed as the Link Speed.

Hold down the Option key and click AirPort. Your current connection information will be displayed.
Step 1:
Click on Spotlight then enter “system information”.
Click on Spotlight then enter “system information”.

Step 2:
Select Network and choose Wi-Fi. Your current connection information will be displayed on the right.
Select Network and choose Wi-Fi. Your current connection information will be displayed on the right.

QUICK TIP: To improve the wireless connection speed between your router and computer, move the computer closer to the router or remove any physical obstructions and interferences between your wireless router and computer. This will help improve the signal your computer is getting from the router. For instructions, click here.
Expanding your network
You can also extend the range of your network, especially in situations that require you to do so. By simply connecting additional devices, you can now extend your wireless signal to accommodate the hard-to-reach areas at home and even to connect more devices (both wired and wireless) for gaming or entertainment. Click on the links below to know more about these products:
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