Utility to test for optimal MTU network packet sizes, including for jumboframes.
Publisher’s description
What is Simple MTU Test?
Simple MTU Test is a proprietary network tool program for Windows from Kevin Ottalini.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: Simple MTU Test is a network tool tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is Simple MTU Test safe to download?
- The file is served by qsextreme.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link does not use HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
004DE21244FCA3CD70E980F39298DCA954D2222D527B3C3814EA57F570A3DDDB· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0dLatest | September 17, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id KevinOttalini.SimpleMTUTest -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Kevin Ottalini
- Category
- Network tools
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.0d
- Released
- September 17, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- September 17, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- qsextreme.com
- winget ID
- KevinOttalini.SimpleMTUTest
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Frequently asked questions
Is Simple MTU Test free?
Simple MTU Test is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Simple MTU Test safe to download?
The download comes from qsextreme.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Simple MTU Test with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does Simple MTU Test run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Can I use Simple MTU Test without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Simple MTU Test?
Wireshark, ZeroTier One, iPerf3, Nmap and Angry IP Scanner. The alternatives page compares them.
