Broadband tools guides

Find out useful tools for managing your home broadband.

Our expert journalists have compiled a number of guides on great tools, tips & tricks for managing and optimising your broadband connection.

Take a broadband speed test

A broadband speed test loads a file onto your computer and measures how long it takes for the file to reach you. It then calculates how fast your connection is, and you might be surprised by the results.

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Broadband Speed Test FAQs

Get the answers to your most common questions about our broadband speed checker in this guide.

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Broadband Download Monitor

The Broadband Download Monitor (BDM) is a tool that tracks your downloads and alerts you as you get near a limit that you set. If you’re thinking of switching broadband packages, you can also use it to measure your usage and see what limit you could comfortably cope with a new ISP.

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Broadband Download Monitor FAQ

The Broadband Download Monitor (BDM) is a tool that allows you to track your downloads. All your questions on the tool are answered in this guide.

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Broadband Download Monitor - Troubleshooting

Some of our users have experienced problems downloading or installing the Broadband Downloads Monitor (BDM). This page gives you a guide for troubleshooting.

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WEP Key Generator

Use our free WEP Key Generator to create unique, hard-to-crack passwords to keep your wireless network as safe as possible.

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