1.Launch IDM on your computer by going to "Start" > "All Programs."


2.Click "Downloads" from the menu.


3.Go to "Options."


4.Click the "Connection" tab. You will see a "max. connection" field here. Change its value from "8" to "16." Also, change the "Connection type" to "LAN 100 MB/s."


5.Click "OK." You will then notice visible improvement in the speed.


other tips

Other Tips

1.
Make sure you have the latest version IDM installed on your computer. You can find a link to download it from its website. The latest version will ensure that you receive optimum download speed.

2.
Download one file at a time using IDM. Downloading more than one files will distribute your Internet connection bandwidth. As a result, the download speed of all items in the queue will slow down.

3.
Stop browsing on the Internet while the download is in progress. Browsing affects the download speed. Wait for IDM to finish its activity before you resume other work on the Internet.

4.
Make sure your Internet connection is not encountering some problem. If you find the overall speed of your Internet slow, ask your service provider for {banned}.