How do I check what Ethernet speed my device has negotiated?

Windows

  1. Open the start menu and search for Control Panel
  2. Click Network and Internet
  3. Click Network and Sharing Center
  4. Click Change adapter settings
  5. Right click the Ethernet interface you’d like to check and click Status
  6. To the right of Speed you should see the speed your Ethernet interface has negotiated

Apple Mac

  1. Open the Network Utility application on your Mac, located in Applications > Utilities > Network Utility (you can also search for Network Utility in Spotlight)
  2. In the Info tab, under Network Interface, use the drop-down menu to select your Ethernet interface
  3. The Ethernet speed appears in the list of interface information, along with other information (like your IP address).
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Published date: 12/12/2019
Last updated: 16/12/2019 (Daniel)
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