How to maximize Internet speed?

[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.
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Joel

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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.

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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