bortoniaGetty Images Even if Netflix loads quickly and Instagram refreshes seamlessly, it's still important to test your home internet speed—especially now that your WiFi router is working overtime as your home office data provider. Once you know your number, you can double check you're getting the speeds your internet service provider (Verizon, Comcast, etc.) claims it's giving you, and make sure none of your devices is acting as a bottleneck for that sweet, sweet internet. Thankfully, it's a pretty quick test. Let's dive in. Step #1: Plug In Jiri Hamhalter / EyeEmGetty Images Wireless connections have variables: the walls that block the signal, the interference from neighbors' WiFi networks, and even the tech inside your gadgets. The only way to get an accurate number for the speed of your home wireless connection is to connect a laptop or desktop directly to your router.