4mbit/512kbit best practises

[calvincoetzee]

Hi guys,

As far as I understand the upload bandwidth plays a big role in download speed which can be achieved under stress.

So here is what my tests have concluded:
On a 4mbit with 512kbit upstream,
35kB/s upstream: 45ms ping (local) 386kB/s max download

40kB/s upstream: 77ms ping (local) 290kB/s max download

45kB/s upstream: 189ms ping (local) 200kB/s max download

Therefore limiting your upload speed will improve performance.

Any opinions?

 

[matrixweb]

Hi guys,

As far as I understand the upload bandwidth plays a big role in download speed which can be achieved under stress.

So here is what my tests have concluded:
On a 4mbit with 512kbit upstream,
35kB/s upstream: 45ms ping (local) 386kB/s max download

40kB/s upstream: 77ms ping (local) 290kB/s max download

45kB/s upstream: 189ms ping (local) 200kB/s max download

Therefore limiting your upload speed will improve performance.

Any opinions?

if this is correct im going to make my upload speed the lowest it can go on 4mb line

 

[calvincoetzee]

Well no it's not a lower upstream = lower download, these figures are what the performance is when the upstream bandwidth is being used.

For example when transfering a file at 45kB/s then the line is too flooded to download at high speeds.

These are tips for users who run bit torrent applications and still want to get the maximum speed out of their line.