Test your internet connection

[nellie2]

Internet Connectivity Evaluation Tool

The Internet Connectivity Evaluation Tool checks your Internet router to see if it supports certain technologies. You can use this tool on a PC running either the Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system. If you're planning to run Windows Vista, this tool can verify whether your existing Internet router supports advanced features, such as improved download speeds and face-to-face collaboration using Windows Meeting Space.

The tool is intended to be run from a home network behind a home Internet (NAT) router. Running this tool from behind a corporate firewall or on operating systems other than those specified above won't produce accurate results. This tool requires administrator privileges to run.

The tests can require up to 10 minutes to complete and do not make any permanent changes to your router. For the most accurate results, your computer should be connected directly to your Internet router, using a wired connection.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/using/too...gd/default.mspx

ps... this isn't a speed test, it just does what it says on the tin.

[doug]

Can't download it Nel. I've clicked on the "accept conditions" button but the continue button is grayed out.

[AlanHo]

My Vista Ultimate computer equipped with a Netgear WGT624 v3 router and cable modem passed with flying colours.

Anyone buying this router to use with Vista must ensure that it is v3 - I had an earlier version which did not work with Vista and there was no firmware upgrade available.

[Scarecrow Man]

Can't download it Nel. I've clicked on the "accept conditions" button but the continue button is grayed out.

Are you using Firefox?

I imagine this tool uses ActiveX which only works in IE.

EDIT: Yep. ActiveX. Works in Firefox if you are using the IETab add-on, however.

[doug]

Right SM, will have to do better!