PCHardwareTest guide
Network Test Online
PCHardwareTest network test online provides a browser-level view of connection status and related information. It is useful for a quick check when a PC or laptop appears offline or frequently loses connectivity.
What this network test online can check
- online/offline status
- browser network information where exposed
- connection state changes
A browser-level network check does not replace a dedicated bandwidth, latency, DNS or packet-loss measurement.
How to network test online
- Open the Network Test Online section.
- Review the current online/offline state and browser-exposed network values.
- Refresh or reconnect your network when you need to see whether the browser status changes.
- For deeper speed, latency or packet-loss testing, use a dedicated network measurement service or operating-system tools.
What the browser can and cannot tell you
A browser-level network check does not replace a dedicated bandwidth, latency, DNS or packet-loss measurement. The goal is to make the browser-visible behavior easy to verify without pretending that a web page can inspect every internal hardware component.
Related PC hardware tests
Use the full PC Hardware Test Online suite to move between keyboard, mouse, screen, webcam, microphone, audio, gamepad, touch, battery and connection checks without installing separate software.
FAQ
How do I use the network test online on PCHardwareTest?
Open the linked test on the homepage, follow the on-screen instructions, and use the browser-visible result as a practical first check. A browser-level network check does not replace a dedicated bandwidth, latency, DNS or packet-loss measurement.
Do I need to download software?
No. This guide links back to the browser-based test on PCHardwareTest. Some tests can require permission for a camera or microphone, but there is no dedicated application download for the test itself.