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To perform a speed test on a MikroTik router, you can use the built-in bandwidth testing tools in MikroTik's RouterOS. Here’s how to do it:

Method 1: Using Bandwidth Test Tool

1. Access MikroTik Router: Log in to your MikroTik router via Winbox, WebFig, or SSH.

2. Open Bandwidth Test:

   • In Winbox, go to Tools and then select Bandwidth Test.
   • If you're using WebFig, go to Tools > Bandwidth Test.

3. Configure Test Settings:

   • Enter the IP address of the MikroTik router that you want to test against (you can test against another MikroTik router on your network).
   • Set the Protocol to TCP or UDP.
   • Choose the Test Duration (default is usually fine).
   • Click on Start to begin the test.

4. Start Test:

   • On the target router, you may need to open the Bandwidth Test tool and set it to Server. Then, hit Start.

5. Review Results:

   • Once the test completes, you’ll see the results displayed, including upload and download speeds.

Method 2: Using the Traffic Monitor

You can also monitor the interface traffic:

1. Access Interfaces: Go to Interfaces in the router menu.
2. Select the Interface: Click on the interface you're interested in, and you’ll see the current traffic statistics.
3. Start Generating Traffic: You can generate traffic using methods such as downloading a large file from the internet or via your network.

Method 3: Using Third-Party Speed Test Tools

For internet connection speed testing, you could use third-party tools:

• Speedtest.net: Open a web browser on a device connected to the MikroTik router and perform a speed test on Speedtest.net.
• Fast.com: Another simple tool for testing download speed.

Additional Tips

• Ensure you have no bandwidth limits or firewall rules that might interfere with the test.
• If testing across multiple devices, ensure that no other device is consuming bandwidth.

By following these steps, you should be able to effectively test the speed of your MikroTik router's network!