Internet slow - how can I test if Time Machine vs something else?

Just set up my new Time Machine (excellent!), but my internet connection has been painfully slow (not excellent!).
I'm wondering if there is an easy way to tell if the Time Capsule is slowing things down, or if it is simply my internet provider. Is there a simple test that will do that? Will an online DSL test work (just try it with and without the Time Capsule)?
Thank you-

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