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    DSL Download Speed Drops?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by foo_ball76, Mar 24, 2006.

  1. foo_ball76

    foo_ball76 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hello, I am pretty new to DSL and Downloading. I have notieced that when I download files (iTunes, anti-spyware, OpenOffice, etc.) the speed will start out around 200-400 kbps then steadily drop to 100 kbps and level out. Is this normal? Could it be a problem with my wireless setup of the DSL provider? Anywhoo, your help is very much appreciated! :)
     
    foo_ball76, Mar 24, 2006
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  2. drumfu

    drumfu super modfu

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    dsl, by its nature, caps the user at a certain speed. the max bandwidth varies depending on your provider and/or service plan. not sure why it would drop except that it could just be the other end leveling out the stream to you.
     
    drumfu, Mar 24, 2006
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    USAFdude02 NBR Reviewer & Deity NBR Reviewer

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    It is not a problem with your connection. It all depends on the speed of the server. When you start a download it starts at a great speed. Then it moves down to the speed that the server is putting it out at.

    If you want to test your connection...google bandwidth speed test and you can test your speeds. Most of the time it is a server side problem. :)

    Hope this helps.

    Edit: Drumfu beat me. :(
     
    USAFdude02, Mar 24, 2006
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  4. foo_ball76

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    thanks guys im on my way to google! :)
     
    foo_ball76, Mar 24, 2006
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