Internet Test

System Tests

System Time:

Secure (HTTPS):

Checking... Yes Dev No

Domain:

N/A

Secure DNS:

Checking... Secure Unknown Unsecure

DNSSEC Test:

Checking... Blocked Not Blocked

TLS v1.3:

Checking... Pass Fail

Secure SNI:

Checking... Pass Fail

Reachability Tests

What?

This website was created to help you get online. If you ever connect to a Guest Wi-Fi network, but the internet does not work properly, you may need to sign into the network. You may even get a security alert when attempting to visit websites while connected to the network. This is normal, but requires action. To fix this, simply type "http://internetcheck.xyz" into your browser's URL bar, and you'll be able to get the captive portal up to log on.

Pro tip:

This works on all devices with an internet browser. That includes laptops, phones, tablets, gaming consoles, and even Smart TVs! Although not all Smart TVs have a built in web browser, in which case, this method will not work for them.

How?

internetcheck.xyz will never force HTTPS. No encryption, no strong authentication, no HSTS, no HTTP/2 or HTTP/3, just plain old unencrypted HTTP and forever stuck in the dark ages of internet security.

This basically means the guest network will be allowed to hijack your request to this site, and instead display their captive portal for you to sign into.

Once you're signed into the network, feel free to use this tool again to verify internet access. After verifying, NEVER accept HTTPS warning/errors. Check your system date/time, then run this test again. If the HTTPS test passes, you're good on your end.

Why?

Normally, not using SSL is a bad idea. You should always use SSL and secure encryption when possible. In fact, it's such a bad idea, that most websites are now using HTTPS by default. Google will actually penalize sites that don't use HTTPS, and prevent them from showing at the top of their search results.

All of that is great, but it also means that if you're relying on poorly-behaved Wi-Fi networks, it can be hard to get online. Secure browsers and websites using HTTPS make it near impossible for those Wi-Fi networks to send you to a login or payment page. Basically, those networks can't hijack your connection (just like attackers can't).