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Windows does not feature an integrated tool for monitoring the upload and the download speeds of your Internet connection. This is the reason why many developers created simple yet handy software utilities designed to help you keep an eye on such important network-related parameters. One example is Net Speed Meter.

This particular application is one of those tiny software programs that fulfill a simple task but can prove quite useful. Once you run it, a small meter is shown on your desktop, similar to what were once the Windows gadgets.

Runs in the system tray as well

The first instinct is to right-click and double-click on the meter to see if any menu pops up. Actually, you will be surprised to see that the meter simply disappears. If you navigate to the system tray, you will notice that Net Speed Meter’s icon is also there. The application runs in the background and gets minimized when double-clicking it. To get the meter back on the desktop, you simply have to double-click the tray icon or choose to maximize it from the context menu.

Another consequence of a double-click on the meter is that the current download or the upload speed is copied to the clipboard automatically, so you can easily paste it anywhere you need to.

Alter the meter’s appearance with ease

The right-click menu in the system tray enables you to access the application’s settings and customize its behavior. There are just a few things to deal with here. For instance, you can change the speed unit from bits per second  to bytes per second. Additionally, the appearance of the meter, which is black by default, can be altered from the Settings window. The font and the text size can also be changed.

Net Speed Meter can be configured to start with Windows, so that you don’t start it manually each time you open your computer.

There are times when the actual speed you receive from an internet service provider is less than the advertised claims. In such times, Net Speed Monitor comes in handy, and lets you track the accurate speed of your connection.

The program has a simple interface and helps you monitor network issues, get detailed traffic statistics, and inspect the amount of data transferred. The lightweight package is free, easy-to-use, and doesn’t need a steep learning curve. While installation can take some time, the overall usage is smooth and hassle-free. Moreover, you can check the network’s upload and download speed from the PC’s taskbar.

Tracks internet speed, comes with a simple interface, and runs smoothly

NetSpeedMonitor is a free Windows utility that lets you check internet speed on your system. With this tool, you can record usage and easily compare statistics.

Additionally, the software can be a useful application to manage bandwidth restrictions and limitations. NetSpeedMonitor gives you the flexibility to figure out the appropriate time to browse heavy websites.

How to install NetSpeedMonitor?

For newer PCs with Windows 10, you won’t experience any issues with installation. However, older computers might need some time before the program is properly installed. Once the software has been installed, you’ll need to restart the PC to activate the program. NetSpeedMonitor is available for Windows 7 and above.

In case you experience some hurdles while trying to install Net Speed Monitor, there may be some compatibility issues with the antivirus program. To solve this problem, you can run the installation package in compatibility mode. This may take up more time, but it completes the setup process without lags or errors. Once you’re done, you can conveniently test internet speed.

What about the interface?

After the installation is complete, the app will be available on the right-hand side of the Windows taskbar. When you launch the program, you’ll notice a dialog box with some important controls. These include the Connections, Data Traffic Box, and Configuration Bar. Each of these options gives you accurate information about data transmission statistics and internet speed.

For instance, the Data Traffic window lets you monitor upload and download speed by day, month, or session. From the Configuration window, you can easily set the data unit and language in the application. This option also lets you choose the folder to save traffic reports on the computer.

The Connections window is the most technical of all the options. It displays a list of completed and ongoing processes. Moreover, it also gives information about closed TCP and UDP connection endpoints. This information is useful to identify unknown and known apps trying to connect to the internet. For easy reference, each application in the list comes with a process ID.