Your test device should start as close to the router as possible.When possible, use a PC/MAC for the test with at least gigabit ethernet.Wi-Fi tests may be comparable in slower networks, but for anything beyond 200 Mbit, you should use Ethernet first. This takes all of the variables that come with Wi-Fi out of the equation. Test via an Ethernet connection to get a baseline.Make sure any ethernet switch can handle wire-speed switching for all the ports. If your ethernet is going through a slow switch, everything downstream will be slowed as well. Remember, the speed from one point to another point is only as good as the slowest point in the journey.Below is an example for macOS where the speed can be set to automatic or to a fixed speed. A bad cable or connecting to a slow switch can cause a device to slow the connection automatically. On other devices, check to see the device settings to make sure they are connecting at the speed you expect and that a slower speed wasn't manually or automatically set.On Firewalla, tap on Settings > About > Port Speed to look at port speed to check the speed of devices connected directly to Firewalla.Sometimes devices will negotiate at a lower speed.
If you have any doubt about a cable, test or replace it. Make sure cables are in good condition.Replace any CAT 5 cables if you find them. Gigabit networks require CAT 5E, 6, or 7 ethernet cables. By testing each separately you can quickly identify where any issues are.
Test From Firewalla to the Internet. In the Firewalla app we have an Internet test that measures only the connection from Firewalla to Internet speed servers (shown in white).Test Wi-Fi using either the Wi-Fi Speed Test in the Firewalla app (described below) or use on any device.For this, use the local network test described below by visiting with an ethernet connection. Test Ethernet connections starting those coming directly from your firewalla and then on any segment that does not seem to perform.
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Testing and tuning your network can be done in a series of steps: If this does not solve your problem, please get in touch with the support team here (If possible, please let us know some of your test results, it will make the diagnostic process faster) Especially if you have a Gigabit WAN network or faster, here are some tips to get the most meaningful results and to use Firewalla to optimize all your equipment. Testing the speed of your network is both an art and a science.
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