How to Run an Internet Speed Test
Running a speed test measures how fast your internet connection is performing. It is the best tool to help us identify and fix any slowdowns you might be experiencing.
Before You Start: Prepare Your Device
To get an accurate result, your test needs to measure your actual internet line, not a weak Wi-Fi signal.
- Best Option (Cable): Plug your computer directly into your Wireless Nation modem using an Ethernet cable.
- Second Best Option (Wi-Fi): If you must use Wi-Fi, stand or sit directly next to your modem.
- Turn off background apps: Pause any active downloads, streaming movies, or online games on all your household devices before starting the test.
How to Run the Test
- Click here to open our official tool: https://wirelessnation.co.nz/speed-test/
- Click the GO or Start button on the screen.
- Wait about 30 seconds for the test to measure your Download and Upload speeds.
💡 Tip — Get 3 Samples: Internet speeds fluctuate naturally throughout the day. We highly recommend running the test 3 different times (for example: morning, afternoon, and evening) and writing down the numbers.
Why is this important?
- It spots the bottleneck: It helps us figure out if the slowness is an actual network issue or just a single misbehaving device.
- Fast-tracks your support: If you need to contact us because your internet feels slow, giving our team the dates, times, and numbers from your 3 tests helps us escalate and fix your issue much faster.
If your test results are consistently below expectations, please reach out to our team with your numbers, and we will happily investigate!