I have 128k for download but I only get 12-14k for download speed. Should I not get 128k for downloading things too?
2007-03-30 08:36:00 · 3 answers · asked by mike t 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
The answer to your question is no. Here's why:
1) The server may only support download speed of 12k, or the server may be busy and backed up.
2) If you are using cable, the speed may be split and you may be sharing a given big speed with a lot of people.
3) You may have software firewalls enabled that are preventing a higher speed.
Possible speed up solutions:
1) Download latest microsoft updates
2) update drivers by going to start, control panel, system, hardware, device manager. Click the plus sign next to network adapters and modems. Right click on each modem and adapter, click on update.
3) Only have one internet program running at a time. Multiple Internet Explorer windows mean slower connection for each Internet Explorer.
4) Disable Windows Firewall, if you have other antivirus programs that have a firewall. Do this by going to start, control panel, Windows Firewall, disable.
5) Contact your internet service provider, they can give you more options.
You won't get to exactly 128k, likely never. Still can happen, though.
2007-03-30 08:45:46 · answer #1 · answered by christianprogrammer2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are probly confused.
128k refers to kilabits.
When you see your download in your browser it refers to kilabytes. You are getting your correct speed.
2007-03-30 08:39:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Are you confused about torrents? Because it seems like it. There are many "tune-ups" you can make to your firewall to make this faster. Look at your firewall settings and make sure its not blocking what you are talking about.
2007-03-30 08:44:31 · answer #3 · answered by Placi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋