Thread: download speed problem with u torrent

1.my place is 50meter from BSNL server.
i.e. I can see the bsnl exchange building from my window.

2.this problem started happening recently. the up-down speed graph.

3.i dont have enough posts to add pictures so:
"speed dot net" test result on 01/may/fri:
DOWNLOAD:0.18Mb/sec
UPLOAD :0.34Mb/sec
PING :411ms
server :mumbai
distance :250mi


DATAONE speed test results on 01/may/fri:
BSNL BROADBAND SPEED TESTER


Your IP Address: 117.195.36.132

Your Current Bandwidth Reading: 1.87 Mbps
(Download Rate at 239.8 KB/sec)

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Old results
speed test results on 15/april/2009:
DOWNLOAD:2.27Mb/sec
UPLOAD :0.66Mb/sec
PING :181ms
server :mumbai
distance :250mi
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care to explain the HUGE DIFFERENCE?
I am not using a splitter...i.e. my net disconnects if someone calls.
but I have a completely different line for bsnl net...nobody knows that number.
I am using auto-config dns.
if any1 cares...i can pm the speed test link if they want.

help appreciated !!!

pls help...
if u want me to post my tcpip.sys or some logs or watever, I think I am competent enough to find and post them.

but pls suggest something.
appreciated !

Try switching to openDNS, if that helps. In my case, openDNS gave me less speed. But DNS does not play any part in torrent downloads.

Since you say that you are technically competent, I am assuming that port is forwarded properly.

I have not downloaded anything from torrents in the last two months and so I cannot say anything about speed capping. But I cannot imagine why BSNL would do that. Let me try a torrent tonight and check.

p/s. If you wish to post links, you can post it and add spaces around the dots (.). I will edit your post and correct the link.

12:00 hrs today:


21:00 hrs today:


though significant increase...still no where near 2mbps as before
will buy a splitter 2mrw & try again.

thx anyways.

PS: open dns reduces speed even more.
also I tried the TCP/IP optimizer program...has anybody used it???
can u tell me how to use it to edit tcpip.sys
URL for tcp/ip optimizer:
SpeedGuide.net :: TCP Optimizer / Downloads

well well.. here is my topic.. even i wanted to discuss same thing..

guys.. before it was good for me.. avg speed was coming 190 to 210 KB/s but than.. i dont know since almost more than 25 days .. it has happened.. my speed will not come more than 25KB/s , checked if as per less seeders and leechers and all ratio stuff.. like even if seeders are in 1000 still i am not getting speed...

particularly it happends during free hours.. from 2 to 8 am... rest in day time it comes 170 to 190 KB/s (i dont expect more) free hours.. i keep downloads.. from 2 to 8 am.. it comes max 450 mb downloaded in free hours.. before it use to be like 2 gb...

guys... i m not figuring out where is the porblem.. i cant remove utorrent and reinstall.. as all data half downloaded.. all are in gbs.. waiting to finish..but at such rate i guess its ever ending..

more problem i will tell u is if i will launch utorrent.. i will not be able to surf.. pc freezes.. like it use to happen only if the speed go higher more than 210KB/s where whole bandwith might be used.. but this is like even in 10 to 15 KB/s i wont be able to surf or do anything.. wats the problem can any one tell me??

all problems during free hours not else in day..



P. S.: i am using home 500 plan ... pl help me out...

Originally Posted by Mr.Tooth Fairy

more problem i will tell u is if i will launch utorrent.. i will not be able to surf.. pc freezes.. like it use to happen only if the speed go higher more than 210KB/s where whole bandwith might be used..

Can it be a virus. I mentioned since you told about hanging. Some kind of stuff work when we download. Did you check the download meter. Use Bitmeter and see what is the download speed. May be there is some hidden parallel connection reducing your speed. Because they sent too many connections with high priority that ours get ignored.

@Mr. Tooth Fairy, You will not loose your GBs if you reinstall utorrent even if they are not completely downloaded.

Originally Posted by just4kix

@Mr. Tooth Fairy, You will not loose your GBs if you reinstall utorrent even if they are not completely downloaded.

do u think kixxi... just reinstalling may do the job?? i was planning to formatt and reinstall OS.. but than. .. little i know how to move data from my c drive.. ie my torrents...to other drive .. later i can move them back.. and resume from where it was remaining...

Originally Posted by meetdilip

Can it be a virus. I mentioned since you told about hanging. Some kind of stuff work when we download. Did you check the download meter. Use Bitmeter and see what is the download speed. May be there is some hidden parallel connection reducing your speed. Because they sent too many connections with high priority that ours get ignored.

well virus is there in my pc.. i know.. but as u saying.. abt parallel connection and high priority connections.. i dont think that is happening in my pc.. as per.. i check my usage.. its perfect... to how much i use.. otherwise.. if such parallel connection remains unnoticed.. my bsnl usage meter must be increased.. which never happened... so.. i think not a problem:001_tt2::001_tt2:

Originally Posted by just4kix

Remember that the pipe has 1:50 contention ratio.

What does this mean ? Contention ratio is 1:50 how will it affect the speed.

Originally Posted by Mr.Tooth Fairy

well virus is there in my pc.. i know.. but as u saying.. abt parallel connection and high priority connections.. i dont think that is happening in my pc.. as per.. i check my usage.. its perfect... to how much i use.. otherwise.. if such parallel connection remains unnoticed.. my bsnl usage meter must be increased.. which never happened... so.. i think not a problem:001_tt2::001_tt2:

It works in a strange way at times.It can work without even increasing your usage to a noticeable extent. But still count it as one of the possibilities.

hi everyone,

i have switched from bsnl 750ul to 500c.i thought the speed would be 256kBps but i am only getting 70-100 kBps............please help me...........
i heard that most 500c users are getting 256kBps then i not!!!!!


Help Me!!!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by theplayer

hi everyone,

i have switched from bsnl 750ul to 500c.i thought the speed would be 256kBps but i am only getting 70-100 kBps............please help me...........
i heard that most 500c users are getting 256kBps then i not!!!!!


Help Me!!!!!!!!!!!

You should go to www.data.bsnl.in or bbservice.bsnl.in and check your account status & check your Old Plan 750UL closed & New Plan 500C provisioned or not. If it's provisioned then your new Plan successfully changed & you should take this advantage.

look at attachment

it is provisioned

Please check the effective date. Try a download from Microsoft website or download.com.

If you still face problem, It will be wise to check with the divisional engineer. Sometimes, it will be an error from their side. The portal can lie. I am sure none of us believe BSNL portal is dependable. So use a vocal confirmation and lodge a complaint.

i downloaded a torrent which had more leechers than seeders and i think that is why i got this much only!!!!

will port forwarding help to increase speed..............
if so then plz tell the procedure..............

If you do not use good torrents, even port forwarding wont help. But port forwarding ensures maximum speed with good torrents. Please mention your modem - model and make. Or you can use portforward.com and check your model.

For step by step instructions, use this link

http://www.indiabroadband.net/broadb...-settings.html (How to set TCP/IP settings)

my modem is SmartAX MT841

Port Forwarding for the Huawei Smartax MT 841

i am facing this problem from 20-25 days
my plan is 500 night unlimited

NU speed may reduce according to the no of users and congestion of bandwidth due to heavy downloading. If it is only with torrents, then try port forwarding.

Originally Posted by meetdilip

NU speed may reduce according to the no of users and congestion of bandwidth due to heavy downloading. If it is only with torrents, then try port forwarding.

hay dude thanks for reply, nope i never used torrent to dl since 3-4 months
ftp is best for me. up to the last month it provides me atleast 160 KB

that's not problem of os networking configuration because i have 2 systems
& speed is crap on both

what is problem ?? any guess ??

160 kbps is not "so good" a speed for your plan.

1) Check this post: http://www.indiabroadband.net/bsnl-b...tml#post148009 (Unstable internet connection.)
And make sure that your setup is not causing any problem. If your setup is not correct, correct it.

2) Go to speedtest.net or, recommendably here: Broadband Speed Test and Internet Bandwidth Community
And have a test of your speed. In the recommended site, you have to do two different tests for checking upload and download speeds. It is expected to provide you a better and precise value for you if you choose larger file size (greater than 5-6 MB).

i am getting only 60 kBps!!!!!

i think there is much traffic at night

500c users how much you get at night??????????

done i know how to connect this + all thinks working well
problem identified most time i use UK's site to dl & last night when i downloaded somethink from MS i got 190-200 normal speed

Microsoft site is the best to check the download speed. Some sites may not give good speed.

i am gettin abt 180kbps speed...which dloads abt 3 movies in 5 hours...