Bittorrent

me2me · 03-06-2006, 08:14 PM

OK, kinda a basic question:

I know quite a bit about networking but what I don't understand about services such as bittorrent is just why doesnt it go faster?

the capability is there, I will share a file with my 4mbs/256kbs cable line and i don't set any limit on the upload so why isn't my computer uploading any faster than 30kbs. I know this happens on most lines (my friends bittorent only uploads at like 15kbs).

I also know you will say overhead and other things using the line are at fault but really it should at least be able to upload at least at 150kbs I have tested my line speed (at dslreports.com) and I actually get a higher than expected speed

after all that jabber do you have any light to shed on the issue?

Nickel2388 · 03-06-2006, 10:30 PM

You need to understand how bittorrent works, I suggest googling it or just searching this forum, your asking an ages old question. Your not going your full download because the seeders of the file or peers you are getting data from also have a slow upload like yourself, its not like you kids and your kazaa. Your router may not have the correct ports fowareded or your ISP may throttle certain ports known as common to BT.

talldude123 · 03-07-2006, 12:07 AM

bittorrent speeds depend on who is seeding.

When i download, i look for very high seeding rate.

Also, some programs are faster at downloading than others. I use UTorrent, and i have had no problems.

me2me · 03-07-2006, 03:17 AM

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Originally posted by Nickel2388
You need to understand how bittorrent works, I suggest googling it or just searching this forum, your asking an ages old question. Your not going your full download because the seeders of the file or peers you are getting data from also have a slow upload like yourself, its not like you kids and your kazaa. Your router may not have the correct ports fowareded or your ISP may throttle certain ports known as common to BT.

Yes I know in detail how BT works (done what you said google, wiki., ect.) And I really wasn't talking about download speed. I know seeders and such have throttled connections.

I have already changed the Azerus port to a random port not assigned by the default of the program and opened the port in my router (If you really want to know its something like 49229. It is not the issue. Nothing on my end is throttling the connection I still don't see why I only seed at 30kbs per file.

me2me · 03-07-2006, 03:21 AM

Oh I also just saw by default that Aureus limits bandwith per file if not seeding but even when turned off I do not reach the full potential

Nickel2388 · 03-07-2006, 07:20 AM

Whats your isp?

me2me · 03-07-2006, 04:59 PM

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Originally posted by Nickel2388
Whats your isp?

Adelphia Cable

Nickel2388 · 03-07-2006, 10:01 PM

Sorry for being redundant but what client are you using, have you tried others, a good few suggestions are utorrent and azureus.

Outsider1120 · 03-07-2006, 10:27 PM

I have like 2mbs according to the tests and i forwared all the ports and i still get 1-5kbs

me2me · 03-08-2006, 12:33 AM

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Originally posted by Outsider1120
I have like 2mbs according to the tests and i forwared all the ports and i still get 1-5kbs

yeah same here and i use azereus

03-06-2006, 08:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
me2me Newb Techie Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 32	Bittorrent OK, kinda a basic question: I know quite a bit about networking but what I don't understand about services such as bittorrent is just why doesnt it go faster? the capability is there, I will share a file with my 4mbs/256kbs cable line and i don't set any limit on the upload so why isn't my computer uploading any faster than 30kbs. I know this happens on most lines (my friends bittorent only uploads at like 15kbs). I also know you will say overhead and other things using the line are at fault but really it should at least be able to upload at least at 150kbs I have tested my line speed (at dslreports.com) and I actually get a higher than expected speed after all that jabber do you have any light to shed on the issue?

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03-06-2006, 10:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nickel2388 Newb Techie Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 20	You need to understand how bittorrent works, I suggest googling it or just searching this forum, your asking an ages old question. Your not going your full download because the seeders of the file or peers you are getting data from also have a slow upload like yourself, its not like you kids and your kazaa. Your router may not have the correct ports fowareded or your ISP may throttle certain ports known as common to BT.

03-07-2006, 12:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
talldude123 Banned Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 7,937	bittorrent speeds depend on who is seeding. When i download, i look for very high seeding rate. Also, some programs are faster at downloading than others. I use UTorrent, and i have had no problems.

03-07-2006, 03:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
me2me Newb Techie Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 32	Oh I also just saw by default that Aureus limits bandwith per file if not seeding but even when turned off I do not reach the full potential

03-07-2006, 07:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
Nickel2388 Newb Techie Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 20	Whats your isp?

03-07-2006, 10:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
Nickel2388 Newb Techie Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 20	Sorry for being redundant but what client are you using, have you tried others, a good few suggestions are utorrent and azureus.

03-07-2006, 10:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
Outsider1120 True Techie Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 182	I have like 2mbs according to the tests and i forwared all the ports and i still get 1-5kbs