How to measure transfer (speed) of internet connection with TC

Hi
How can I find out how quick I surf the net with Time Capsule. Are there any opportunities in the setting to boost speed?
Thanks,
MF

Speed can be measured through the normal web apps that test your internet speed.
Frankly, unless you have 100mbit fibre the rate determining step is going to be the internet. For now and a long time to come. So measuring speed on your local network is irrelevant to web speed.
The utility Activity Monitor shows network speed, and I am sure you can download other meters that will average speed over longer periods. But I find the activity monitor is adequate for what I need.
Boost speed.. sure.. use ethernet.. do not use wireless. Make sure you are linked at gigabit.
For wireless if you are close to the TC force the wireless to 5ghz. This usually requires that you setup TC wireless with a different name for 5ghz band than 2.4ghz. In the same room 5ghz should be twice the speed of 2.4ghz or better.. but the advantage will drop off quickly.. so you need to locate equipment nearest where you use it.

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