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    Khalvynnov Posts: 63, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 16, 2005, 10:26 PM
    DL transfer rate too low
    My internet for downloading the transfer rate when from some hight number (forget what that was lol) but now, when I download something the net the transfer rate is like 6-9kb whch really sux the big one because DL's take for ever.
    What can I do to get the transfer rate up, I am on adsl.
    Don't matter where from or what I dl, its all the same.

    Thanks for any help :)
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    Feb 16, 2005, 10:42 PM
    What speed ADSL have you got?

    You're right, those speeds are pretty low for an ADSL connection, I'd just like to know how big the gap is...
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    Khalvynnov Posts: 63, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 16, 2005, 10:48 PM
    I think it's 512 but I'm not sure of how to check the speeds
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    Feb 17, 2005, 12:21 AM
    Hmm... okay, try the bandwidth test at http://reviews.cnet.com/Bandwidth_me...-7254_7-0.html
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    Khalvynnov Posts: 63, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 17, 2005, 10:05 AM
    OK I tried that bandwidth thing and it says I'm running at 825.9 kbpsIf that's my DL speed then IDK why I's currently low
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    Feb 17, 2005, 10:10 AM
    Howdy:

    Khalvynnov - these wouldn't happen to be BitTorrent sites or files you are downloading from are they?

    If so, don't count on your speed getting any better as BitTorrents are notorious for low bandwidth and slow downloads!

    Also, check with your ISP.. Many of them have monthly bandwidth limits.. Once you start getting close, your speed will drop considerably!

    Murray
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    psi42 Posts: 599, Reputation: 13
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    Feb 17, 2005, 04:39 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by SESaskDFC
    If so, don't count on your speed getting any better as BitTorrents are notorious for low bandwidth and slow downloads !!
    Erm... if there are enough seeders, it is not uncommon for a torrent download to max out my ADSL's downstream bandwidth. BitTorrent is incredible, and does what it is supposed to do (allow publishing of work from those without expensive high-bandwidth servers) extremely well.


    Khalvynnov, that's very odd. Are you using a download manager or anything of that sort that could be causing problems?
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    Khalvynnov Posts: 63, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 17, 2005, 10:28 PM
    Yeah there was a few things that I DL'd from Bit Torrent, its funny though that they do that or odd lol

    I have noticed they are not the only place I get that happening though. Offhand I can't remember where or what I wwas dl'n

    As for a download manager, I don't use one, they just confuse me. Just no patience when it come to things like that :(

    I'll have to check with my ISP see if they have limits... but I'm pretty sure they don't

    Why is that bit Torrent make thing to be slow?
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    Feb 18, 2005, 07:06 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Khalvynnov
    Why is that bit Torrent make thing to be slow?
    BitTorrent is not slow. It has the potential to max your connection.

    However, your bittorrent downloads might be slow if:
    1) There are not enough seeders sending data to you (this happens a lot)
    2) The tracker is broken.
    3) Your firewall is not allowing incoming connections to your torrent server. This will slow you down, as your box has to initiate all the connections, so it will take longer for you to establish links with other peers.


    Here, let's get a real test of your download speed.
    Download http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v...2.6.10.tar.bz2

    ~psi42
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    Feb 18, 2005, 07:08 AM
    psi42:

    I've never had any luck with a BitTorrent download.. always slow as molasses on a cold Saskatchewan winter day (that's SLOW!! )..

    I got some info from the following site..

    http://www.slyck.com/news.php?story=493

    " BitTorrent works on a credit system. By uploading parts of a file other people, they allow you to download parts of the file from them. This is BitTorrent’s anti-leech measure. However, if you have a problem with your NAT (anything between you and the internet, such as a router or firewall), you will not get credit for what you are uploading. The only downloading that you can do is from people who upload a small amount to you in the hope that you will return the favor. Since their client will not recognize your response if you have a firewall problem, then they will stop uploading to you shortly after. This is what is causing your problem. You may also notice that torrent speeds go very high for 5 minutes, before slowing back down to 0-5kb/s."

    Guess you do a fair amount of sharing! :D

    Murray
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    Feb 22, 2005, 10:10 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by psi42
    Here, let's get a real test of your download speed.
    Download http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v...2.6.10.tar.bz2

    ~psi42
    I DL'd that link and now my connection is for that DL 156kb I guess that's better lol, but what do I know... I'm just a computer dummy :P
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    Jan 11, 2006, 09:48 AM
    I'm also have the same problem... with transfer rate...

    My net speed is 1mbps.. but when I'm downloading something frm net.. my transfer rate was 10kb or 11kb.. can anyone help,,
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    Jan 11, 2006, 10:05 AM
    I've answered in your other post. Please don't resurrect old, solved posts or double post. You're question will get much more attention if you just create 1 new post.
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