Note
- The Nintendo Switch console has a feature within System Settings which allows you to test your active Internet connection.
- You can use this feature to help troubleshoot Internet connectivity issues which may be caused by the network environment.
Complete these steps
- From the HOME Menu, select the System Settings icon.
- Scroll down through the System Settings menu and select Internet.
- Select Test Connection.
- The test will begin immediately after selecting this option.
- A message will appear stating if the test was successful, with the results listed below.
- Connection Name
The name you have given the Internet connection, within the connection settings. If you have not named the connection - will be displayed.
- SSID
The SSID of the wireless network you are connecting to.
- Internet Connection
The result of an Internet connectivity test. If Success is displayed, it indicates the console was able to connect with Nintendo's services.
- Global IP Address
The global IP address of the network you are using.
- NAT Type
The results of a NAT test for the network you are connecting to. This will range from A (best for peer-to-peer communication) to F (unable to complete peer-to-peer communication).
- Download Speed
The speed at which data was sent to you over the network you are connecting to.
- Upload Speed
The speed at which data was sent from you over the network you are connecting to.
- Connection Name
