networkQuality

SafeBuilt-in speed test

networkQuality

The built-in (macOS 12+) speed and responsiveness test — first-pass link checks without a website.

Examples

networkQuality -vVerbose measurement

Syntax

networkQuality [-v] [-i iface]

Before you run it

Measurement only (uses bandwidth).

Used when you see

Network feels slow

Measure real up/down throughput

See the whole flow →

Related commands

networksetupNetwork settings (macOS)
mtrContinuous traceroute

The same reference, with no signal at all

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