Download speed question???

hi i did a speed test for my internet speeds and it came back with a result with a download speed of 256kbps (so 32 kB/s).


I use uTorrent for downloading but never really pass a speed of more then 27 kB/s, what should be the setting for a 256kbps speed in uTorrent that i should use?


Also if you have a 256kbps download speed what is the fastest download speed you have reached when downloading a torrent?

Download speed question???
Direct download speed is different from torrent download speeds. While direct download speed doesnot depend on your upload speed, torrent download speeds depends on how fast you can upload, because the faster the upload to someone, the faster he will upload to you(i.e you downloading).





I would say 27kbps in 256kbps is pretty decent. Try during the off peak hours and you may get some increase in the download spead.
Reply:Hey,





Well I had the exact same Internet speed as you and used uTorrent, and that's about as fast as you can get it, unless you upgrade your speed.





I hope this helped





Dave =]
Reply:I use Utorrent also it will pick up the max speed on its own. Lets say you wanna download something from me and im logged on with dial up thank god im not. You could only download as fast as I upload that slows your speed down.





Another analogy If we are on a one lane road Im in front of you driving 30 mph and you are behind me driving a lotus or whatever you wouldnt be able to pass me or get over 30 right? same concept with your download speed...
Reply:260kbs is my max,but on average 150kbs,depending on how many are seedind at the time
Reply:Hi, notice that Internet speeds are measured in kilobits per second, not bytes.





I think you are downloading at a pretty good speed, 32 kylobytes,





Your downloading/uploading speed depends on many factors, do you have DSL or Cable,. Remember the network traffic is a factor