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- What's my IP Address?
This small CGI script will display the IP address that you appear to come from. For
example, most networks use "false" IPs (i.e. 10.X.X.X, or 192.168.X.X, etc.). These
networks are not allowed/routed on the Internet. They are designated as "false IPs"
intended for NATing. In order to communicate with the Internet you must use NAT (Network
Address Translation) on a firewall or router. This will masquerade your false IPs as
coming from your live/routed IP address (i.e. 216.20.X.X). MECnet uses this script
to verify web content filtering, to test for properly enabled NAT, and to discover
the live IP address that a customer uses. (Customers may need this live IP address
for IP based authentication for services such as educational databases, filtering
updates, etc.)
Our CGI script to verify your IP Address
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Another good way to verify your IP address: www.ipchicken.com
- Network Query Tool
This network query tool allows you to do Forward/Reverse DNS Lookups, WHOIS lookup on
domains/IP address, and more!
Network Query Tool
- Bandwidth Test
By clicking on the link below, another browser will open so you can use the test. Remember
bandwidth can vary depending upon the amount of traffic being used from your network,
as well as from other MECnet customers. Getting slow speeds in the middle of the day
is when most customers will see a slow down.
Bandwidth Test
- Download Speed Test
To use this speed test simply download the 8 MB file. During the
download process, look at the "Transfer rate" circled in blue as seen
below. This is the speed at which your line is running. You should see
speeds at about 150-170 Kbytes per second. Line speed can vary
depending on the amount of traffic. Traffic is equally distributed. For
example, if another user is downloading at the same time you are
downloading, you will only see speeds between 75 and 85 Kbytes per
second. If many users are online, the speeds will be even slower. This
test is most effective in the evening when you can be certain T1 usage
is at or near zero. Download Speed Test
Please note: the speed test shown above was done using a T1 line with only one computer
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