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This page will have you download a file from MCSNet's server to determine the speed that you are able to download.
Please read the instructions fully before proceding with the steps; excessively long pauses between some clicks may cause erroneous results.
This page contains instructions for use with Internet Explorer with Windows Vista. Other browsers will also work similarly, but will differ from the supplied screenshots.
The listed acceptable speeds below are only guidelines to help you compare your performace with what is expected of your package. Speeds may fall below the listed rates due to the quality of the wireless signal, and other factors like network activity.
Stop all downloading and network activity besides this webpage.
Read through these directions, and when you understand them, click the link for the 10 MB file at the end of the steps.
Click on Save:
The download destination can be anywhere on your hard drive:
Wait for the "Transfer rate" to stabilize, this may take 30 seconds, and record the number in KB/Sec
Your speed will differ from the supplied screenshot above.
Download 10 MB file 
Translate the speed and compare with what you should be getting with your package.
kB/sec can be tranlated to kb/sec by multiplying by 8 (there are 8 bits in a Byte, and 1,024 KB in a MB)
Acceptable transfer rates:
Home Lite: Maximum download rate of 1700 kbps (100-210 kB/Sec)
*with 900 MHz radio: Maximum download rate of 1000 kbps (up to 120 kB/Sec)
Home Basic: Maximum download rate of 3200 kbps (200-400 kB/Sec)
*with 900 MHz radio: Maximum download rate of 1900 kbps (up to 230 kB/Sec)
Home Advanced: Maximum download rate of 5200 kbps (300-650 kB/Sec)
*with 900 MHz radio: Maximum download rate of 3100 kbps (up to 380 kB/Sec)
Download 10 MB file
Not getting your expected speeds? Please try it with another computer, or, if you have a router please try by-passing it.
Questions or conerns, please contact us (support@mcsnet.ca).
* A low frequency radio of 900 MHz is often used for difficult or longer shots communicating through trees and other obstacles. Speeds are expected to be about 35-40% slower when using a 900 MHz transmitter.
The Home Intro package (up to 45 kB/s) no longer exists as a package option.
