Observed arrival · 2026-11-15
Big Apple Connect Box checks the internet promise
An independent, open-source project is building a small home monitor to help NYCHA residents measure their internet connection over time.
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- NYCHA residents checking home internet reliability
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- It also records ping, DNS lookup time, connection route, Wi-Fi signal strength, and selected details about the home network setup.
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The planned measurements go beyond a single speed-test result: the page lists download and upload speed, ping, DNS lookup time, the route out to the internet, and Wi-Fi signal strength. It also says the software already runs on Mac and Linux, while the Raspberry Pi enclosure and home setup remain the next stage. The project describes itself as independent of the city, NYCHA, and internet providers.
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