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reznator - Jun 17, 2008 - 1:43 pm

I'm new to Mac's but not new to networking.
I noticed that when I'm connected to a wireless AP that I can only seem to view very basic details about the connection.
I just started experimenting with N-draft 2 wireless and when my powerbook is connected, I have no idea what protocol I'm using or what my connection speed is. Is there a way to view this sort of information in MAC OSX or am I out of luck?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Much thanks in advance.

earthsaver - Jun 17, 2008 - 4:37 pm

Besides watching network activity in Activity Monitor or MenuMeters, the easiest way to test connection speed is via a Web-based speed test. I prefer Speakeasy's. Or, you could try NetSpeedometer. I searched VersionTracker for connection speed.

I don't know of a way to find out what protocol a given access point is serving you. Mac OS X has networking so beautifully built in, I don't know why this would be useful and not superfluous information. Your MacBook Pro (not a PowerBook) will automatically negotiate the best connection it can, using 802.11n if available.

Is that not enough information for your curious mind?

- Ben

reznator - Jun 18, 2008 - 12:42 pm

Thanks for your response Ben.
Your are right about the network tools on OS X, they are beautifully crafted...as is the rest of teh OS. The Menu meters application looks like a great tool. I'm going to download it and try it out this evening.
Thanks again for all your help.

-=Michael=-

TechSupport - Jun 21, 2008 - 12:50 pm

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