How to detect Internet connection speed with Java?

Question

In my Java app, how do I detect how fast the Internet connection speed is ? For instance, I use AT&T Fast DSL at home, I wonder if there is a way I can write a method th

Answer 1

Time how long it takes you to download a file of known (and sufficiently large) size.

If it takes you 60s to download 10MB, you have a (10 * 1024 * 8 / 60) Kbps or 1365 Kbps connection.