Pros
Easy to use.
Cons
I used the latest free Mac version, upload to another computer was about ~56Mbps download was ~750Mbps for a 500MB File. Drag and drop file transfer showed much faster speeds for the upload, more symmetrical.
Summary
Can't really trust the results.
Pros
Small footprint
Simple
Does what it says it will do
Cons
Outdated version
Summary
This program is a simple single .exe file that runs standalone from where you save it. You enter a network address to another PC/server on your network, a file size, then it copies a temp file and shows file transfer speed in Mbps.
You can grab a newer version directly from totusoft. This Download.com version did try to change my default search engine to Yahoo but that is not totusoft's fault, the blame is on Download.com.
Pros
Does what it says
Cons
contains malware (LuckyLeap)
Pros
Just what I needed to test the throughput between my computers and NAS. File transfers were taking a while and were about 6 Mbps. This too basically let me know that my Gigabit connection between my pc and NAS over a CAT 6 was running slow... Time to check out the topology.
Cons
Instructions for use were not "in your face" step-by-step but I figured it out.
Summary
Good for peer to peet network throughput checking. Definitely not Enterprise class but great for the SMB.
Pros
They do a good job tricking you into downloading it.
Cons
If you want to see your throughput in MBPS, you have to send them $5.00 . Or get out your calculator
Summary
It's a crippled version, for free! Look for something else. FastCopy will do the same thing and give you the MBPS and it is not CrIpPlEd!
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Reply by on August 16, 2012
Huh? Dude you downloaded the wrong version (They have a paid version as well). This one is simple & quick and completely free - just doesn't have some of the more advanced options as the paid version.
Pros
Simple, quick and easy to use
Cons
With some computers in the network the wireless adaptor's write speed is much faster than it's read speed. It's odd, but according to the author, that's because of the write cache of the HD kicking-in when writing to the target network folder. However writing to the same network folder from another computer with another network adaptor does give opposite results (i.e Write speed is less than the read speed). If the HD cache was the reason for faster writes than reads, why do i get an opposite result accessing the same net folder from a different computer?. That to me tells that it's not really the HD cache causing the discrepencies but something else is wrong with either the software or the network adaptors used to test the LAN speed.
Summary
As it stands, the reliability of the test results are questionable, so use it at your own risk.
Pros
it will give you a quick, easy to interpret, estimate of your LAN speed.
Cons
too simple if you want detailed reports. i.e. i want to know how fast i'm getting data from my ISP to the router and THEN from the router wirelessly to my laptop. the app doesn't seem to tell me that.
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Reply by Eval_Evaluator on April 20, 2012
"too simple if you want detailed reports. i.e. i want to know how fast i'm getting data from my ISP to the router and THEN from the router wirelessly to my laptop. the app doesn't seem to tell me that."
That's because it's LAN SPEED TEST program, not WLAN. What's your ISP has to do with your LAN configuartion?. Think before commenting!!
Pros
Simple, clean
Cons
Limited, comparitve performance metrics
Pros
I ran this a few times and it works really well
Cons
It secretly installs incredimail, a toolbar and some other programs while its running. I suddenly had icons popping up on my desktop that I didnt want. Then the incredimail installer popped up and no mater what I did it couldnt be closed or stopped.
Took me about half an hgour to remove all the stuff it added to my PC. Doesnt look like virus or trojan as my scanner came up clean, just very very annoying
Summary
Find another tool
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Reply by jbrentg on July 11, 2012
LAN Speed Test is a nice program, but you must choose "Direct Download Link" or you will get CNet's Malware installer.
Reply by on October 24, 2011
Hi Bigdods,
LAN Speed Test does NOT contain any adware, etc. CNet has decided to add an installer that does install other software if you're not careful. Make sure to un-check any options to install other software, or go to totusoft's website and download LAN Speed Test directly from there.
Pros
Everyone should test their speed on a regular schedule . This tool offer just that.
Cons
Kept it free the cable company rob us enough.
Summary
Great way to find out if your network speed provider is given you the speed you are paying for.
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