I tried to read all the post to see if this had been addressed, but when I read through 20 about bits and bytes, I stopped.

I understand that I'm only getting 2-5Kbps because the speed limits at the OTHER end of the connection. I can get 8-10Kbps on website downloads, but no Limewire (dial-up).

I was adjusting the download bandwidth bar down to 3-4 Kbps so the spouse could browse. When I adjusted to No limit later, I noticed the speed jumped to 11-12Kbps on several of my download. Later it fell to 5-6Kbps.

I am just trying to understand how it can go so high, but it won't stay.