Testing the N600/C3700

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Where can I actually see the speed internally withn the modem. I dont' want to run those dump tests which appera to be inconsistent. If I'm watching a Netflix movie can I actually see the download speed somewhere in the modem.

[TheEther · Accepted solution]

There should be a Show Statistics page in the Advanced menu on the C3700.

If you are watching Netflix on a PC/Mac then there are hidden menus to display the speed of the video stream.  You can do a Google search for instructions to access the menus.

There are also Netflix test videos that also display the speed of the video stream.  I believe this is one of them.

Finally, a HD video stream will use only 3 to 6 Mbps.  If your Internet connection is faster than that, then a Netflix movie is not going to be an effective stress test.

[TheEther · Accepted solution]

There should be a Show Statistics page in the Advanced menu on the C3700.

If you are watching Netflix on a PC/Mac then there are hidden menus to display the speed of the video stream.  You can do a Google search for instructions to access the menus.

There are also Netflix test videos that also display the speed of the video stream.  I believe this is one of them.

Finally, a HD video stream will use only 3 to 6 Mbps.  If your Internet connection is faster than that, then a Netflix movie is not going to be an effective stress test.