Internet speed test

It’s important to differentiate between the speed of the internet connection to your home and the speed that reaches an individual device on your network. The internet speed test on Cox.com, like the one found at speedtest.net, measures the speed reaching the device running the test—not the speed to your home. These test results are often lower than your plan speed due to various factors outside your internet provider’s control. Panoramic Wifi customers can easily test the Cox Panoramic Wifi Gateway’s actual internet speed to your home through the Panoramic Wifi app.

Your computer or phone may not be capable of the fastest speed your plan offers. If you’re using a wired connection, make sure you are using ethernet cable that can reach your top available speeds. For most speed plans, CAT6 ethernet cable is sufficient. But for speeds higher than 1Gbps, you will want to use CAT6a ethernet cable.

The more connected devices there are, the less speed there is to go around. Your network may slow down if there are a lot of smart devices being used simultaneously.

For a faster connection move closer to your modem or Panoramic Wifi Gateway.

Objects like electronics, walls and doors can slow down your wifi speed if they’re between you and your modem.