Originally Posted by Dublin

SizzleChest, You should be able to check your signal strength,
On a mac " open internet connect" That's it, that's all.

On a pc " Click Start, then select Control Panel.
Click Network and Internet Connections. The Network and Internet Connections window opens. Click Network Connections. The Network Connections window opens. Right-click Wireless Network Connection.
Select Status. The Wireless Network Connection Status dialog box opens. The meter registers the signal strength for wireless Ethernet on your notebook if other computers with the same network name are within range of your notebook."

Now I remember why I use a mac one click and your there.
For a speed test check this post.
http://www.yotatech.com/f5/cool-inte...ed-test-98170/