Ares effect on internet connection?

Question

Whenever I run Ares (I have also tried other programs as alternatives) on my computer the internet connection becomes completely intermittent. It will connect/disconnect about every minute and Ares itself refuses to stay connected for any long period of time. I have cable internet running at 100 Mbps, so I don't think connection speed is any issue. This question has been asked but most answers suggest changing bandwidth or firewall settings. I've tried both - adjusted my download bandwidth all the way to 1 kbps, and turning off the firewall. The problem doesn't go away. I also have a wireless router with a laptop sharing the internet connection, but even if i have that laptop shut off the main computer internet will not stay stable with Ares running. Very frustrating since I cannot download with a sketchy connection. Any ideas/suggestions? Thanks a million.

Answer 1

Since it is P2P, are you sure that your computer isnt being connected to remotely for downloads or previously started downloads?  

This would seriously diminish your speed.  

BTW... ONLY your internal network is running at 100Mbps.  Your external will be FAR FAR slower (3 to 10 Mbps depending on how much you pay for).

Try going to:

http://www.speedtest.net/

or

http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/

to show what speed you are really getting with Ares running and when you dont have it running.

Also, with ARES running (compare it when its not) try going Start > Run > CMD > type netstat -ao

This will tell you how many open connections you have and what ports your using.