How to increase the speed of the torrent

It may seem that the question "what determines the speed of the torrent" is of interest primarily to users with a slow Internet connection. Actually this is not true. Sometimes incorrect settings of the operating system, accompanying applications or errors of the torrent client itself can largely offset the advantages of a high-speed connection. Of course, for example, at 100Mbps, the torrent speed will never fall below a certain threshold value, but from the realization that the program does not fully reveal the potential inherent in it, an unpleasant residue remains in the soul. Perhaps, this is familiar to every owner of the computer system. But to increase the speed of the torrent is quite simple.

First of all, it is worthwhile to clarify one important point. It is because of his misunderstanding that forums often raise topics about how to increase the speed of the torrent, and some demanding users even call the provider's support service, feeling deceived. It is a question of the eternal problem of terms. Here is an example: if the connection speed provided by the provider in accordance with the terms of the tariff plan is 100 megabits, then when the torrent client is running, the download will "accelerate" to a maximum of 12,500 MB. There is no error, since in the first case the dimension is in megabits, and in the second case - in megabytes (you can get them by dividing the number by 8). It's corny, but it's because of this that some users are indignant and begin to look for ways to increase the speed of the torrent.

If there is no understanding of this problem, then you can safely proceed with the settings. In any client (the program for downloading from torrent-trekkers) there is a function that allows you to adjust the speed of upload and download. So, in the popular mu-torrent, pressing Ctrl + P, you can get to the options window. Here, to increase the speed of the torrent is possible in the corresponding point. To realize the full potential, both the quotient and the general constraint should be set to zero. The next item, named "BitTorrent", enables you to enable encryption of the data stream. To prevent blocking the program from the provider's side, you should set the mode to "Enabled" or even "Forced".

In the next paragraph - "Priority", it is necessary to reduce the number of simultaneous downloads to an acceptable value. Since each downloaded file "picks up" a portion of the speed, then there may be a situation where even 100 Mb is not enough.

Usually 10 is quite enough here (depends on the width of the access channel). But the point "Traffic limit" is better not to use. It is needed only in some cases, which a simple user is unlikely to encounter.

Some online resources recommend the use of programs (TCP / IP Patch), making corrections to some system files. Although in theory everything looks beautiful, practical benefit can be felt only with a very specific use of the system. In a word, you need to try. A vivid example of such a program is the "Fix half-open limit".

One of the most effective (and obvious) ways to increase the performance of a torrent client is to use its latest version. Often the update can boast of a lack of errors from previous releases and internal optimization of the work. You can also try a cardinal solution - change the program. For example, go from the muenturent to Vuze (formerly known as Azureus).