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Launch the Speedtest by Ookla app. Click the GO button to start the test. Make sure you're connected to GFiber's speed test server by clicking "Change Server" for the best results. The speed test will measure your download speed first, followed by your upload speed.
To run a speed test: Touch Network . Touch Run speed test. Speed test screen will open. Touch the button to run a speed test. Troubleshoot your network connection. If you tested your Internet speed and feel it's lower than expected, try our Network Troubleshooter to resolve any issues you may have with your Google Fiber Internet connection.
Download SpeedTest by Ookla. Update the device with the latest version of the operating system and browser. Click the link below to download the desktop app. SpeedTest for Mac. SpeedTest for Windows. If you are unable to use the desktop version, open your browser and go to https://speedtest.net to test the speed of your internet.
Up to 200 Mbps. Wi-Fi 5. Up to 500 Mbps. Wi-Fi 6. Up to 800 Mbps. Wi-Fi 6E. ** Up to 1.6 Gbps. * With line of sight to the router, without interference and with a compatible Wi-Fi 6E device. ** Applicable to 2 gig plans or higher.
Speed specifics. With 2 Gig, you can get downloads of up to 2 gigabits per second and uploads of up to 1 gigabit per second using a wired connection as long as your cables, ports, and device are capable of the speeds. Using the Wi-Fi 6 router and a Google Fiber Mesh Extender included with your 2 Gig, you can get wireless speeds up to 700 Mbps.
You can still use 5 Gig to get the maximum speed your device is capable of, but won’t reach 2,000 megabits per second.) Use a fast switch for multiple devices. In order to maximize your internet speeds over Ethernet on multiple devices, you’ll need a device known as a switch. You’ll need a switch capable of speeds 5 Gig or greater to get ...
You can manage and monitor your Wi-Fi network and devices through the Google Fiber app or the Google Home app (for Google Wifi and Nest Wifi Pro users). You’ll find the answers to your technical questions there — from running a speed test, to restarting your router, to connecting devices to your network — and so much more.
Out-of-date hardware. The type of hardware you use, age of the device, operating system, web browser, network interface card (NIC) and other applications running on your device all affect upload and download speeds. Slow connections between Google Fiber's network and the websites you visit. Once your communication leaves the Fiber network, we ...
You’ll need a switch capable of speeds 8 Gig or greater to get the maximum speed available from the router and the adapter. This setup will let you share your wired speed across all devices. You can find one on our Amazon microstore. Just make sure that the switch you’re using is compatible with multi-gig speeds.
The Google Fiber app (optional) Here you’ll find step-by-step instructions for setting up your Mesh Extender, and you can also manage your network and account all from one place. Download the Google Fiber Mobile App from the Google Play Store or App Store and take full control of your GFiber Wi-Fi 6E Router and Mesh Extenders.