How to maximize Internet speed?

[aleyshark]

Usually once I started downloading, the speed hits a blazing 200 kBps(sometimes 350, which overlimit the bandwith I pay for), then in seconds drop down to 20-30. Is there anyway to maintain the maximum download speed? Any tweaking or software? I don't mind non-free softwares.

Router Wireless Broadband 2Mbps, Windows XP SP 2

Thank You

[ChrisXPPro]

I don't have a list of tweaks but - there are some well recognized settings that can be (sometimes) usefully altered.  Not sure what to use for search criteria but - there will be info out there.  Maybe try "connection speed", "connection acceleration" etc.

There are some software utilities which can help - but unless free best to probably just find some useful data.

I use satellite (Hughes) - and speeds vary annoyingly .... however, and while I have no comparitive data for DSL or cable) - have come to conclusion that speed will depend not just on my supposed bandwidth speed ''allowance'' but the server delivering.  I get same with upload speeds too.

I can pull down something one minute at 600bps or more and then from another source it'll crawl at not much over twice dialup.  It can even change with uploads part ways thru too - high to low or even low to high.  Can be frustrating!

[aleyshark]

Hmm, many softwares from the search criteria. Maybe the experts could help analyze which is best for my computer?

[Broni]

What type of downloads are we talking about here?
Are all downloads slow?
What type of connection is it?
Any recent hardware/software changes?

[aleyshark]

What type of downloads are we talking about here?
Are all downloads slow?
What type of connection is it?
Any recent hardware/software changes?

1. Direct download and torrents
2. Yes, all experiences drop down until terminal speed.
3. Wireless
4. Yes, software, using TCP/IP Optimizer, I modify the value of MTU, TTL, and RWIN.

Note: before modofication, usually the download speed started right at the terminal speed. Only once or twice I experienced supposedly-to-be fast start

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

Torrents, eh? You're not downloading copyrighted material......are you?

[aleyshark]

Torrents, eh? You're not downloading copyrighted material......are you?

Nope, My friends and I are always sharing Gbs of pictures, frequently after each  tour or events

[drmsucks]

Go here to check your speed: http://www.dslreports.com/stest

Also, check the 'Tweak Test" tab.

Good luck!

[aleyshark]

Go here to check your speed: http://www.dslreports.com/stest

Also, check the 'Tweak Test" tab.

Good luck!

Problem downloading the Java plugin from that site. I used www.speedguide.net

 443 kbps down (~0.44 Mbps, 54 KB/s) ↓
151 kbps up (~0.15 Mbps, 18 KB/s) ↑

Details:
500 KB downloaded in 9.254 seconds
100 KB uploaded in 5.425 seconds
8 times faster than 56k dialup
Tested on: 2008.08.06 19:03 EDT
Tested from: speedguide.net
Test ID: GE25CYR8SZT2
Browser/OS: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.1) Gecko/2008070208 Firefox/3.0.1
IP Address: 124.197.105.4[proxy: 124.197.105.4]

« SpeedGuide.net TCP Analyzer Results »
Tested on: 08.06.2008 19:01
IP address: 124.197.xxx.x(proxy:124.197.105.4)
 
TCP options string: 020405b40103030001010402
MSS: 1460
MTU: 1500
TCP Window: 17520 (multiple of MSS)
RWIN Scaling: 0
Unscaled RWIN : 17520
Reccomended RWINs: 64240, 128480, 256960, 513920
BDP limit (200ms): 701kbps (88KBytes/s)
BDP limit (500ms): 280kbps (35KBytes/s)
MTU Discovery: ON
TTL: 39
Timestamps: OFF
SACKs: ON
IP ToS: 00000000 (0)

[drmsucks]

What type of service do you have - DSL?

What speed are you paying for?

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

How do you know the problem isn't at your friend's end.

[drmsucks]

How do you know the problem isn't at your friend's end.

Is this connection not that of the OP?

[Broni]

Yeah, we need to know what type of connection it is.
I'd like to also know what the speed test will read, when you hardwire your computer straight to the modem.
Also, fluctuation in download speed, especially with torrents is normal.
When downloading torrent what highest speed can you achieve?

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

It also depends on how many people are seeding.

[aleyshark]

What type of service do you have - DSL?

What speed are you paying for?

As I said in the first post, I pay for 2 Mbit/s

How do you know the problem isn't at your friend's end.

Is this connection not that of the OP?

Please explain the term OP. Because the drop down happens not only during torrenting, but direct downloading also.

Yeah, we need to know what type of connection it is.
I'd like to also know what the speed test will read, when you hardwire your computer straight to the modem.
Also, fluctuation in download speed, especially with torrents is normal.
When downloading torrent what highest speed can you achieve?

Type: WLAN
I compared both, the download speed with wire is 124kbps, whereas wireless is 116 kbps. Same download.

It also depends on how many people are seeding.

When I first start, the number of seeders connected is gradually increasing from 1 to 40+, during that time, the download speed drops down from 350 to 26 kBps.

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

It also depends on how many people are seeding.

When I first start, the number of seeders connected is gradually increasing from 1 to 40+, during that time, the download speed drops down from 350 to 26 kBps.

I find it interesting that 40 people are seeding the GB's of pictures...   

[computeruler]

  you have 40 freinds you share pictures with?

[Broni]

I don't know about regular downloads, but I can try to help you out with torrents...
1. Did you open router ports for your torrent client?
2. Get TCP/IP patch for XP:
- SP2 - http://www.speedguide.net/read_articles.php?id=1497
- SP3 - http://www.windowsreference.com/windows-xp/remove-windows-xp-sp3-tcpip-connections-limit/
Note: You may need to reapply the above patch after "updates Tuesdays", if any of updates deals with tcpip.sys file. After updates, you need to check if Event 4226 reappeared in Event Viewer.

[drmsucks]

OP = original poster = you

I understand that you're on a WLAN - But, what connects the wireless to the internet: DSL, cable, satellite or are you in an area that provides a WiFi connection? Who is your ISP? Is there a modem in front of the router? Who do you pay for service?

[Remhy]

Hi,
    Did you open router ports for your torrent client?
   
Please tell me the solution.
====================================
Joel

[link removed]
This is your second one. Advertising other websites like this will not be tolerated on the forums.
-Carbon

[aleyshark]

I find it interesting that 40 people are seeding the GB's of pictures...   

*Sigh* I'm very suspicious, eh? We are a group of alumni, grew up in the same small town, and after senior high school we spread to other countries. We miss one another and want to see how everyone's doing. 40 is still considered small, as 1 batch consists of 120+ students.
This is the link of our alumny club: http://www.peksy.net/buletin/index.php

OP = original poster = you

I understand that you're on a WLAN - But, what connects the wireless to the internet: DSL, cable, satellite or are you in an area that provides a WiFi connection? Who is your ISP? Is there a modem in front of the router? Who do you pay for service?

The router is connected to a power supply only. So I suppose it is satellite, as the ISP is a SIM card company. I don't find any information of the type, but you might want to check the router specification.

http://m1.com.sg/M1/site/M1Corp/menuitem.e2f30a2a1a1860b609b422103f2000a0/?vgnextoid=c489d559f110b110VgnVCM100000695a230aRCRD

I don't know about regular downloads, but I can try to help you out with torrents...
1. Did you open router ports for your torrent client?
2. Get TCP/IP patch for XP:
- SP2 - http://www.speedguide.net/read_articles.php?id=1497
- SP3 - http://www.windowsreference.com/windows-xp/remove-windows-xp-sp3-tcpip-connections-limit/
Note: You may need to reapply the above patch after "updates Tuesdays", if any of updates deals with tcpip.sys file. After updates, you need to check if Event 4226 reappeared in Event Viewer.

1. Ports? If you're talking about port in the torrent client by default it's random port and auto-randomize for each new torrent. What should I do?
2. Thanks, I renew the connection limit to 100, is that right?

[Broni]

2. I have it set to 70,000.
100 is probably not enough.
1. Hmm...random port is not good, because your router is not aware of changes. What torrent client do you use?

[drmsucks]

The reason that I was asking about your connection type was to try to put your speed into perspective. I'm not familiar with the service that you appear to have so cannot opine on the speed that you are getting as shown in your speed test. Likewise, I do not know if the variation in speed that you are getting is 'normal' for your type of connection or not.

Good luck.

[aleyshark]

2. I have it set to 70,000.
100 is probably not enough.
1. Hmm...random port is not good, because your router is not aware of changes. What torrent client do you use?

2. Set to the same value.
1. Bittorrent. How do I know my own router port number?

[Broni]

Prior to version 3.2, BitTorrent by default uses ports in the range of 6881-6889. As of 3.2 and later, the range has been extended to 6881-6999. (These are all TCP ports, BitTorrent does not use UDP.)
Depending on your Bittorrent version, you need to open appropriate ports on your router. Go here: http://portforward.com/english/routers/port_forwarding/routerindex.htm, select your router, and it'll show you step-by step how to do it.

[aleyshark]

Too bad for me I think. My e960 Huawei router isn't in the list. Any alternatives?

[Broni]

This is pretty old type of router, but give it a shot.
You need to access router setup page, which is, I believe http://192.168.1.1 (you may double check manual)
Default username, and password are: admin
On my Belkin, ports setup are located at Firewall>Virtual Server section, but anyway look for something like this (I use uTorrent):



In case of Bittorrent, you'll set only TCP type, not UDP.

[aleyshark]

I've searched through, no such thing. Does that mean my router doesn't support port forwarding? I look through specification from google, one of the sites state "Port Forwarding: Unknown"

[Broni]

Possible. As I said, this modem line has been discontinued...

[aleyshark]

I see. Thank you Broni

[Broni]

Sure thing
I'd get something newer. Routers are not expensive.