1. Plug a single computer directly into the router.
2. Open up the DOS command prompt only (Start -> Run -> "cmd", for Windows XP/2000.) 3. Type "ftp usage.request.com.au" at the prompt

~ Username = speedtest
~ Password = testspeed

4. At the ftp prompt type "bin"
5. At the ftp prompt type "get 50mb-filetest.bin" which will start downloading a 50MB file. Copy the speed from the results line.
6. It is also possible to test upload:

~ Username = upload
~ Password = testspeed

7. And use command 'put <file-name>.bin'.  Copy the speed from the results line.
8. To end type "quit" at the ftp prompt.