-
n00b
Why is it with my new cable connection (which averages a bandwidth of 1100ish) I have slower downloads ( on the same files with the same bandwidth rating from the other user) than with my prior DSL connection (which averaged about 800ish). I do have a firewall now and i didnt before. Does anyone have any sort of idea as to why my downloads average 13 kbps now as apposed to my prior of about 80 kbps? Please reply or email me with "Cable vs DSL" as the subject field at [email protected]. (and no i dont use AOL for my connection, just email). Thanks all
-
-
03-28-2003, 04:45 AM
File Sharing -
#2
Poster
Here's the basics on downloads, also the Tips area is for giving tips not asking.
Originally posted by Tip By: Shinigami & modified by The_Great_Dude
Tip on Kazaa Lite [K++ Edition]
Speed and PL System Basics:
PL has nothing to do with speeds but priority on downloads (only on normal kazaa 2.0.2 users, any lower versions of kazaa will show a PL of 0 to them. So it's a first come, first serve at that point.)
If you notice you have a PL of 1000 and it never drops because the cheat is automatically on, to turn it off: Go to Options, click more options..., K++ options, and uncheck the cheat.
You can only download as fast as someone else can upload.
You can only download if the other user has an open upload slot.
Make sure you setted up you're firewall to allow access for Kazaa Lite [K++]
Get rid of Ad-ware/Spyware and the like. (Programs that can do that are Adaware and Spybot)
Make sure your system is optimized for your connection (use a program like Dr. TCP or CableNut)
If your downloading rare files, of course its going to be slow!
More sources usually = better speed
Use tools that came with K++, such as AutoSearchMore, Speeedup, Kazap to find more sources.
Try to control AutoSearchMore and let it rest awhile to avoid disconnection from KL.
You see yourself as K-Lite Master and other K++ users do to, only 2.02 kazaa users see you as Supreme Being. This does not affect anything in anyway. You can also customize it with tools such as resource hacker.
Verifieds does not mean it'll always start right away! It's just used to increase the chance of finding the right file.
Try pausing and resuming the file.
Try jumping SuperNodes or restarting Kazaa Lite.
PATIENCE!
Speeds vary on what you download sometimes...
and...
GOOD LUCK! :-)
Also try, http://www.speedguide.net or http://www.dslreports.com and test your speed there. If it matches your advertised speeds (what your ISP told you it was) then its not your fault. Also, try programs like Dr. TCP, CableNut or TCP/IP Optimizer...all found on either site.
A hypothesis by The_Great_Dude:
Also, I'm not sure but when the longer you have kazaa lite and not uninstall or reinstall, the speeds seem to be ok, since most of the old members here have no problems. Just a guess.
I said this because, in the beta testing day of k++ beta 1, I saw a post saying Random Nut said speed slowed down when he switched to normal kazaa from kazaa lite for testing purposes. When he went back, his speeds went back to normal. Also if my memory serves me right, backup your network settings, or something like that.
-
-
03-29-2003, 01:54 AM
File Sharing -
#3
Poster
Cable is way better. I get 3000k d/l and 128 u/p from Adelphia Powerlink. On speeds tests i get 2900ish d/l and 120ish u/l its way faster than dsl. Most cable provide higher d/l speeds. You should have better speeds probably a firewall problem. Best way to firgure this one out. Is go to http://www.dslreports.com and do a tweak test then d/l dr. tcp and input exactly the settings it has recomended for and then do a speed test form there as well and that should fix most problems.
-
-
03-29-2003, 02:18 AM
File Sharing -
#4
=]
Originally posted by the-ninja69@29 March 2003 - 02:54
Cable is way better.
yea i agree but hey i have dsl and itz great sooo who cares
-
-
03-29-2003, 03:37 AM
File Sharing -
#5
Member
I have DSL myself and I have no complaints
-
-
03-29-2003, 03:41 AM
File Sharing -
#6
=]
Originally posted by Schuelady1960@29 March 2003 - 04:37
I have DSL myself and I have no complaints
ummm lets say
CABLE 2 // DSL 2
-
-
03-29-2003, 07:49 AM
File Sharing -
#7
n00b
-
-
03-29-2003, 12:41 PM
File Sharing -
#8
Poster
It all depends...
-The contention ratio (50:1, 20:1 etc.)
-Time of day
I'd say ADSL is better...
Over here in the UK business broadband comes with 20:1 contention which means for every one person in your area there are 20 others. Also you can get around 2Mbps downstream... which equals around 250KB
The upstream is shit though around 256Kbps which means around 32KB.
ADSL router, filter, modem etc costs around £80 max
This is all for around £45 p/m
Not bad, I wouldn't know much about cable though, ADSL's the thing around here..or satellite broadband
-
-
03-29-2003, 01:04 PM
File Sharing -
#9
Poster
Ye im the Midlands (UK) Most Of Us Have ADSL. Im On BT Broadband. Some of my friends have NTL Cable but i aint had any problems really with ADSL
-
-
03-29-2003, 08:56 PM
File Sharing -
#10
n00b
ah yeah.. see i'm stuck over here in *god forbid i say this* stagnant country america... i'm so all about the uk and europe... the music the clubs... etc.... america is so stuck on this materialist thug life... there's so much more... alas... but here usually it's a toss up cuz you can only get one or the other depending on where youlive... but personally i like cable as i have the same upstream as downstream connection.
alass..... till i hit the sky wayz i'll have to do...
-
Posting Permissions
- You may not post new threads
- You may not post replies
- You may not post attachments
- You may not edit your posts
-
Forum Rules
Bookmarks