Download Prioritization?

[master_o_mean]

I've been having problems with regards to download speed for a while now, but I just recently noticed something; When direct downloading a file with GoogleChrome, my download rate drops to kbps, but when I open another webpage, (like youtube for example) it boosts up to around 4 Mbps. This applies to any file size, big or small. Files above 2gb usually take upwards of 4hrs!

 

I'd be happy with any knowledge you could offer, thanks.

[MrBucket101]

@master_o_mean

 

sounds like your ISP is throttling you

what you're experiencing is called burst rate, gives you a quick boost and then slows you back down. Really good for casually browsing the web as the page usually loads within the burst duration. It's a traffic shaping technique.

 

Here's a way to check for throttling

 

 

https://www.battleforthenet.com/internethealthtest/

[MrBucket101]

I've been having problems with regards to download speed for a while now, but I just recently noticed something; When direct downloading a file with GoogleChrome, my download rate drops to kbps, but when I open another webpage, (like youtube for example) it boosts up to around 4 Mbps. This applies to any file size, big or small. Files above 2gb usually take upwards of 4hrs!

 

I'd be happy with any knowledge you could offer, thanks.

[dzonidev]

I've been having problems with regards to download speed for a while now, but I just recently noticed something; When direct downloading a file with GoogleChrome, my download rate drops to kbps, but when I open another webpage, (like youtube for example) it boosts up to around 4 Mbps. This applies to any file size, big or small. Files above 2gb usually take upwards of 4hrs!

 

I'd be happy with any knowledge you could offer, thanks.

 

How many kbps are you getting when downloading?